The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Association of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities and several universities have praised Ritman University (RU), Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State for the achievements recorded within her first four years.
The commendations are contained in goodwill messages sent to Vice Chancellor Celestine Ntuen in commemoration of RU First Convocation. Excerpts:
· Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)
We are proud to be associated with (Ritman) University on her maiden convocation and the success story. I am convinced that in no distant future, your institution will rank among the best, not only in Nigeria but on the African continent and the world at large.
-Prof Ishaq O. Oloyede, Registrar
· Association of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (AVCNU)
I am aware of your relentless commitment to providing quality education through teaching/learning, innovation, research and character moulding of youth over the years…. Innovation, strive for excellence and making a difference has always been your watchword. These are highly commendable. As you celebrate, the CVC/AVCNU is proud to be associated with you and wish you continuous excellence in all your pursuits.
-Prof Yakubu A. Ochefu, Secretary-General
· Bayero University, Kano
We are glad to be able to share the joy of this occasion with you and are confident that your university will attain greater heights and continue to make outstanding contributions to the development of mankind.
-Prof Muhammad Yahuza Bello, Vice Chancellor
· Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna
Though young, your university undoubtedly occupies a pre-eminent position amongst the comity of Nigerian Universities. As a citadel of learning with great promise, we note with pride that Ritman University will contribute to the development of high level manpower for our great country and beyond.
-Prof A S Nwankwo, Academy Provost
· Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
The impressive performance and outstanding achievements of (Ritman) University over the years has been a source of joy and inspiration particularly to us at the Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja.
-Prof Osman Nuri ARAS, Vice Chancellor
· University of Uyo
The Ritman University has continued to stand out and carve a niche for herself among her contemporaries and even older universities, as a high class tertiary institution in the provision of quality education through innovation in its approach to teaching, learning and research.
Therefore, we in the University of Uyo…are exceedingly glad to salute the Ritman University…for the provision of quality but affordable tertiary education and the production of academically sound graduates with excellent character and disposition towards the national re-birth.
-Prof Enefiok E. Essien, SAN, Vice Chancellor
· Akwa Ibom State University
Akwa Ibom State University is proud to identify with you…. I am optimistic that your institution (Ritman University) will keep imparting knowledge and producing morally sound graduates who are poised to take our nation Nigeria to an enviable height.
-Prof Eno J. Ibanga, fnip, Vice Chancellor
· Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma rejoices with you on this momentous occasion and wishes you many more years of rewarding achievements.
-Prof I. A Onimawo, Vice Chancellor
· Obong University, Obong Ntak
This convocation is an eloquent testimony that Ritman University is positively contributing in building the human capacity of the country’s teeming youth population. May God bless your institution as it continues to provide innovation and learning for sustainable development of Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria. Our prayers for you on this occasion is that Ritman University shall continue to produce human assets of high quality and focus for the overall development of Nigeria.
-Prof U.M. Ekanemesang, Vice Chancellor
· Federal Polytechnic, Ukana
We, of the Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, are exceedingly glad and delighted to felicitate with you on this memorable occasion and more so, in the very fact that the Ritman University is unquantifiably contributing to the expansion of national and global frontiers of knowledge and development. We wish you more rewarding achievements in the years ahead.
-Dr Uduak Sunday Ukekpe, Rector
· Ibom Institute of Management and Technology
Over the years, Ritman University has continued to join league of universities to ensure that doors of academic opportunities are opened to thousands of students who desire university education and by extension, has brought development and real transformation to Akwa Ibom State. As the nation continues to grapple with manifold challenges such as insecurity, corruption and the likes, it is my belief that the institution will continue to train students who will be capable of stamping out and getting rid of this cankerworm in our society.
-Joshua A. Ezekiel, Rector.
