Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has announced automatic employment for the best-graduating students across all faculties of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara.
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‎Governor Ododo disclosed this in his address as the visitor and special guest of honour at the first convocation of the university – marking a major highlight of the institution’s maiden convocation ceremony on Saturday.
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‎The beneficiaries emerged from the 2023/2024 set and the 2024/2025 set from Faculty of Computing and Informatics and the Faculty of Science.
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‎Governor Ododo said the gesture reflects his administration’s commitment to rewarding excellence and strengthening the pipeline of skilled professionals who will contribute to the state’s technological and industrial development.
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‎The Governor commended former Governor Yahaya Bello, whom he referred to as the founder of CUSTECH, for laying the foundation on which the institution has continued to thrive.
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‎ He praised the vision of his predecessor for establishing a science and technology-focused university and assured that his administration will continue to  consolidate and expand on the achievements.
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‎Governor Ododo also announced plans for the perimeter fencing of the university’s 400 hectares of land area, noting that the safety and wellbeing of students and staff remain a top priority.
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‎He added trained security personnel have already been deployed to guarantee safety within and around the university campus.
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‎The Governor noted that the administration remains commitment to leveraging technology to combat insecurity, safeguard communities, and improve overall security architecture of the state.
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‎In his goodwill message, former Governor Yahaya Bello congratulated the university community on the historic convocation.
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‎He expressed delight at the progress the institution has recorded and commended Governor Ododo for sustaining and improving on the development of infrastructure already put in place.
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