The Faculty of Engineering has produced the best over all graduating student at the combined 19-23rd convocation ceremony of the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST), Port Harcourt.

In his valedictory speech, Mr. Ukoima Kelvin who was adjudged the best over all graduating student in Electrical Engineering said the institution should employ ways of curbing examination malpractices and other social vices to ensure that the products of the school hold their heads high.

Mr Kelvin  therefore, called on the university authority to engage more qualified teaching and non-teaching staff if the university is to meet its 21st century standards.

He advised graduands to go to the society with the philosophy of the institution by exhibiting excellence and creativity in their future endeavours, while urging the government to consistently give bursary and scholarship awards to indigent students.

According to him, “As graduates, we must learn to take responsibilities for our actions in the society.” As this chapter of our lives comes to a close, we have learnt something from the past and we will have a say in how the world would be in the future.

He thanked the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof Barineme  Fakae, for his initiatives in the university while acknowledging his lecturers for their guidance and support.

“Is a rare privilege I would never forget. The journey through life is the one no nobody goes through alone.

“Whatever people may have accomplished, those accomplishments were achieved only through the combination of their own personal drive and motivation, then the love and support given to them from the people around them,” he said.

Speaking to The Tide, Mr Kelvin said he is grateful to God Almighty  who has kept him till date, while thanking his parents for their financial and moral support.

“I must acknowledge all those who are instrumental to bringing me to where I am today,” he said.

Eunice Choko-Kayode