The warning came from Vice Chancellor Prof. Adenike Oladiji during the university’s 36th Convocation and Award of First Degrees, where 2,747 students completed their academic journey in the 2024/2025 session. Her remarks set a firm tone on the importance of character as graduates prepare to enter an increasingly competitive and challenging world.
Prof. Oladiji urged the newly minted graduates to view the difficulties ahead not as obstacles but as opportunities for innovation, creativity, and resilience. She reminded them that while technical skills can open doors, character ultimately determines longevity and success.
“No man can climb out beyond the limits of his character,” she said, stressing that the university expects its alumni to uphold the values that FUTA holds dear. She added that the institution “reserves the right to withdraw your certificate if you misrepresent her anywhere,” a policy she described as essential to preserving the university’s hard-won reputation.
Highlighting the achievements of FUTA’s graduates in various sectors nationally and internationally, the vice chancellor reaffirmed that the university remains committed to supporting its alumni. She announced the breakdown of this year’s graduating class:
- 240 First Class graduates,
- 1,479 Second Class Upper,
- 912 Second Class Lower, and
- 116 Third Class.
The convocation also celebrated the institution’s overall best student, Mr. Aduragbemi Akindunbi of Civil Engineering, who finished with an impressive CGPA of 4.98.
In her address, FUTA’s Pro-Chancellor, Prof. Nora Daduut, praised the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Initiative under President Bola Tinubu, noting the administration’s efforts to reposition the education sector. She revealed that over 3,000 FUTA students have already benefited from the federal student loan scheme, which she described as a significant boost to access and affordability in higher education.
Prof. Daduut commended the harmonious relationship within the university community and highlighted the governing council’s commitment to staff welfare, continuous training, and improved productivity—even in the face of funding constraints. She encouraged the graduates to become “agents of positive change” capable of contributing meaningfully to society.
As FUTA marks another milestone in its academic calendar, the institution’s leadership made clear that excellence must go hand in hand with integrity—both within the university and beyond its gates.