By Sumaila Ogbaje
The Nigerian Navy says the Admiralty University of Nigeria (ADUN), has graduated a total of 100 students with seven first class during its 3rd Convocation Ceremony in Ibusa ,Delta.
This is contained in a statement by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, on Monday in Abuja.
Adams-Aliu said the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla was represented at the convocation by the Chief of Policy and Plans, Rear Adm. Ibrahim Dewu.
“During the just concluded convocation in Ibusa, 100 students graduated while seven made a first class, leaving 51 and 41 students with 2nd class upper and lower grades respectively.
“Only one student graduated with a 3rd class grade.
“The 3rd convocation ceremony which was well attended by several dignitaries in the academia and military, marked a remarkable step in the upward trajectory of the citadel of learning,” he said.
The Naval spokesman said the university was established under the Private Universities Act CAP E3, Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 2004 via issuance of an operating license in December 2017.
He said the institution had three faculties namely; Arts, Management and Social Sciences; Sciences and Law.
According to him, the faculty of Arts, Management and Social Sciences offers courses such as Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, English Language, History and International Studies, International Relations and Tourism Studies.
“The faculty of science offers courses such as Biology, Chemistry, Cyber-Security, Computer Science, Forensic Science, Industrial Mathematics, Physics and Software Engineering while the faculty of Law offers an LLB degree in Law.
“Additionally, a new faculty of Engineering is undergoing verification and will soon be established.
“The general public is encouraged to explore the option of studying at the university because the tuition and other fees were recently reviewed downwards.
“Admission into ADUN is through the approved processes outlined by the National Universities Commission (NUC),” he added. (NAN)
