- Eco-African College holds 3rd matriculation and Governing Council inauguration
- Professor Elijah Omotayo Tola emphasizes discipline and academic excellence
- Osinaike commended for dedication to education and appointed to Governing Council
The Eco-African College of Health Sciences and Management Technology on Saturday, April 18, 2026, held its 3rd matriculation ceremony alongside the inauguration of its Governing Council members at its matriculation ground.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the event attracted education stakeholders, dignitaries, and invited guests who gathered to witness the formal admission of new students and the inauguration of the institution’s governing leadership.
In his address, the Provost of the institution, Professor Elijah Omotayo Tola, described the ceremony as a major milestone in the academic growth of the college, noting that the institution remains committed to excellence, discipline, innovation, and professional development in health sciences and management technology.
The college officially welcomed new students into various programmes, marking the beginning of their academic journey, while reaffirming its mission to produce skilled professionals who will contribute meaningfully to national development.
A key highlight of the ceremony was the inauguration of the Governing Council, made up of distinguished personalities from different sectors tasked with providing strategic leadership and policy direction for the institution.
Among those inaugurated was the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, District III, Olusegun Osinaike, who was widely commended for his commitment and dedication to education—qualities that earned him a place on the Governing Council.
He was praised by stakeholders for his consistent contributions to educational development and his sustained efforts in promoting academic excellence and student welfare.
Speaking on behalf of the institution, the Provost, Professor Tola, urged the newly admitted students to remain focused and disciplined throughout their academic journey.
“Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in your lives. You must remain committed, disciplined, and focused to achieve excellence,” he stated.
The ceremony also reinforced the institution’s vision of becoming a leading centre for health and management education in Nigeria, with strong governance and academic standards.
Stakeholders at the event described the dual ceremony as a significant step forward for the institution, noting that the newly inaugurated Governing Council would further strengthen its academic and administrative structure.
The event ended on a celebratory note, with optimism expressed about the institution’s future growth and impact under its strengthened leadership.
