* Says institution to leverage partnership to achieve functional education
Vice Chancellor of the African School of Economics (ASE), Abuja, Prof. Mahfouz Adedimeji, says the pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong journey that thrives on curiosity.
Prof. Adedimeji charged students of ASE to embrace curiosity, noting knowledge is not confined to textbooks and lecture halls alone.
The Vice Chancellor spoke at the maiden matriculation ceremony of ASE, also known as The Pan-African University of Excellence, held at the Main Hall on Wednesday.
“Ask questions, even the ones that seem unanswerable. Challenge assumptions, even your own. Explore disciplines and books outside your comfort zone, and dare to see the world through different lenses,” Prof. Adedimeji said, in his address, entitled, “Three Principles, Six Stories”.
He noted that some of the most profound discoveries in history began with a simple question of “what if?”.
Speaking further, the Vice Chancellor asked the students to maintain focus and keep their eyes on the ball of their primary assignment in the university.
“Your focus or key is your academics, your studies. Don’t let friends, desires and problems distract you. Take the time to listen, to share, and to learn from one another. Diversity is our strength, and empathy is our bond. Together, you will create a network of learning, support and inspiration that will last a lifetime if you maintain focus,” he said.
The matriculation ceremony was attended by education stakeholders including Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede; Chairman, ASE Board of Trustees, Prof. Michael Maduagwu; Pro-Chancellor and former Chief Executive Officer of AUDA-NEPAD, Princess Gloria Akobundu; Deputy Registrar, African Aviation and Aerospace University, Mr. Dennis Onwukwe; among others.
African School of Economics, Abuja, was founded by Prof. Leonard Wantcheckon, and licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in 2024.
Muslim News learnt that the university currently runs 20 undergraduate academic programmes including English Language and Literature, History and Diplomatic Studies, Economics, International Relations, Criminology and Security Studies, Accounting, among others.
ASE also offers approved postgraduate programmes, short courses, and capacity building programmes.
At the maiden matriculation ceremony, the institution matriculated 44 students across various disciplines.
The Vice Chancellor emphasised that ASE would leverage partnership, technology and personnel to achieve functional education that transforms individuals and societies.
He invited applications into various programmes run by the institution in the 2025/2026 academic year.
“Our plan is to build on the foundational work of the current 2024/2025 session and have more students in the 2025/2026 academic session that is starting in October this year,” Prof. Adedimeji said.
“I urge our guests and parents here present to secure a spot for their children and wards in the future unfolding before our eyes by enrolling them at the African School of Economics where they are well positioned to be better than the best, as we say,” he added.
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