Delta State Governor Oborevwori Offers Job to Best Graduating Student from DELSU

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has given automatic employment to Ilebe Joshua, the top student from Delta State University, DELSU, Abraka.

Graduating with a remarkable CGPA of 4.83 from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Joshua’s outstanding academic performance earned him this opportunity.

Speaking at the university’s 16th Convocation, Governor Oborevwori encouraged graduates to not just seek employment but also consider entrepreneurship as a viable career path.

He emphasized, “As you step out into the world today, I urge you to apply the knowledge and experiences gained during your time here. Instead of just aiming for a job, I challenge you to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset. Creating value leads to financial rewards, and a quality education equips you to tackle life’s challenges.”

Governor Oborevwori praised the university’s management for its continuous growth and commitment to providing quality education.

During his visit, he inaugurated the new Faculty of Science Extension and the Microbiology Laboratory Complex constructed by the university.

Welcoming guests earlier, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Andy Egwunyenga, announced that a total of 4,776 students graduated in the 2022–2023 academic session, including postgraduate and doctoral degrees.

The graduands consisted of 3,611 undergraduates, with distinctions ranging from first class to third class honours.

At the convocation, Prof. Chukwuemeke Peter Aloamaka was named Professor Emeritus in recognition of his academic and administrative achievements, while former Minister of Information, Prof. Sam Oyovbaire, was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate of Letters.