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Access to quality education should not be limited by circumstances that interrupt a student's academic journey. Through its Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) programme, Babcock University is creating an alternative pathway to university admission, giving more students the opportunity to pursue higher education and fulfil their academic aspirations.
This commitment aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education), which advocates inclusive and equitable access to quality education and learning opportunities for all.
The University recently welcomed 280 new JUPEB students with an orientation programme designed to familiarise them with its academic culture, spiritual life and guiding principles, while preparing them for a purposeful and successful learning experience.
Organised by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE) at the Wilfred Riley Auditorium, the programme featured devotionals and interactive sessions on Babcock's spiritual life, academic policies, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and admission matters, study skills, and library services.
Convener of the programme and Director of OIE, Professor Ngozi Nwogwugwu, described the students' presence at Babcock as divinely orchestrated. “We are happy that you are here. It is not by accident that you are in Babcock and God has a wonderful plan for you here,” he said. He explained that representatives from Academic Planning, Student Affairs, the Library, Security and the Registry would continue to engage with the students, helping them settle into the University and prepare for academic success.
The Director of Foundation Studies and Coordinator of the JUPEB programme, Dr. Gideon Olanrewaju, also emphasised the University's commitment to student welfare and success. Describing their admission as divinely arranged, he encouraged the students to remain purposeful and take full advantage of the opportunities available to them.
He further urged them to respect the University's rules and take responsibility for their academic choices. “If you play by the rules, it will end in excellence. If you ignore them, you will not achieve your set goals. The choice is yours. Whatever you get at the end is the product of your choice,” he said.
By providing an alternative route to university admission and supporting students as they transition into higher learning, Babcock University is translating its commitment to SDG 4 into action expanding educational opportunities and helping more young people take their next step towards a better future.