Davido’s father offers employment to first-class graduates from his university

• First-class engineering graduates from Adeleke University, Ede, Osun state, have been offered automatic employment
• The founder of the university, Adedeji Adeleke, made the announcement at the 10th undergraduate and 6th postgraduate convocation ceremonies
• Adeleke, who is the father of Nigerian music star, Davido, said the gesture will provide the graduate a seamless transition from academic life to professional career.

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Ede, Osun state - The father of music superstar, Davido, and founder of Adeleke University, Ede, Osun state, Adedeji Adeleke, has offered automatic employment to first-class engineering graduates of the institution.

Dr Adeleke urged the first-class graduates to aim for postings to Ondo and Ogun States so they can serve at Pacific Energy plants during their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) year.

Automatic employment to the first graduates after their NYSC Photo credit: @MobilePunch
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He stated this at the 10th undergraduate and 6th postgraduate convocation ceremonies of the institution in Ede over the weekend.

According to Vanguard, he further stated that the gesture is aimed at providing practical experience and a seamless transition from academic life to professional careers.

The billionaire said automatic employment will be offered to the graduates after their service year is done.

“Try as much as possible to get NYSC to post you to either Ogun State or Ondo State, where we have our power plant. You are welcome to serve at the plant, and after your service year, you have an automatic job.”

The Punch also reported the event with video for the announcement via its X handle (formerly known as Twitter) @MobilePunch

Legit.ng recalls that 19-year-old Tolulope Ekundayo graduated from the university with a first-class degree in accounting.

Tolulope began her studies at Adeleke University at the young age of 15 where she demonstrated great academic abilities.

She also displayed the numerous awards she was given for her academic excellence. A count of the award plaques shows that they are 14 in number.

IMSU first -class graduates Offer automatic employment

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that two first-class graduates of the Imo State University (IMSU) bagged automatic employment from the state government.

The duo, Chinonso Oparaji and Chipuruime Udeh graduated from IMSU and the institution's Law School.

Governor Hope Uzodinma, on his part, praised the school for creating an environment that fosters excellence

Source: Legit.ng