As published by the SUN Newspapers:
The 2nd edition matriculation ceremony for students admitted into full-time and part-time programmes for National Diploma (ND) for the 2023/2024 academic session in ED JOHN Institute of Management and Technology was held on Friday, April 5, at the school premises located at Isiwu, along Ikorodu-Sagamu Road, Ikorodu, Lagos State.
Among those in active participation at the event include Chairperson BOT, Mrs Osar Emokpae Enoma, Chairman, Governing Council, Dr Iyi Uwadaie, Vice Chairman, Governing Council, Rev Theophilus Ihejirika, Rector, Dr Amuzie Akpaka, Dr Kayode Okunade of Caleb University, the Registrar, Ms Shola Fatoye and others.
About 50 students in the five departments, namely: Computer Science, Mass Communication, Business Administration, Accountancy and Marketing, took part in the graduation which was witnessed by the school authority, parents, guardians, friends and well-wishers.
In a paper titled; ‘Strengthening Technical Vocational Education and Training in Polytechnic System: Empowering Tomorrow’s Workforce,’ Guest Lecturer, Associate Professor Kolawole Godonu, described Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET), as training in theoretical and practical basic scientific skills and knowledge-related in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEMS) fields.
He explained that TVET is designed to offer people the opportunity to improve their general proficiency, especially in relation to their present or future occupation.