14th February, 2019
Anchor University, Lagos (AUL) has matriculated 134 students, charging the new students to embrace the fear of God.
The ceremony was the 3rd Matriculation the school and Investiture of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Afolayan held at the university’s auditorium at Ayobo area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.
In his speech, after his Investiture, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Afolayan, thanked the University’s Proprietor-base, the General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry and Chancellor, AUL, Pastor W.F. Kumuyi, for their support and passion for the University.
“I sincerely express my profound gratitude to our Proprietor on the special occasion of my investiture… I specially appreciate the concern and supports we have enjoyed from the General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry and Chancellor of Anchor University, Pastor (Dr.) W. F. Kumuyi,” he said.
Speaking about some of the milestones achieved by the University since it began academic activities two years ago, Prof Afolayan said AUL had proven beyond any doubt that it was here for real business.
In his words, “I can reliably tell you that Anchor University is destined for greatness. Since we began operations exactly two years ago, we have taken countless important steps that are geared towards positioning us as a respectable University internationally and, in no distance time. There has not been a downtime a single day on this campus and, you could be rest assured that there will never be any. We have toiled across different terrains, within and outside of Africa, in a bid to build partnerships that are bound to promote our vision. Today, we are proud to say we have quality partnerships with many leading institutions and universities across the globe.”
Also speaking at the ceremony, the Chairman, Board of Trustees, Pastor P.O Oluwi, in his goodwill message, reiterated the determination of the Proprietor-base to support every effort that will ensure the vision of the Proprietor for the University is achieved.
Also at the ceremony were the Chairman of Council and Pro-Chancellor, AUL, Prof. S.S. Dada and other members of the Council; the six Coordinating Overseers of Deeper Life Bible Church, Nigeria; the Executive Secretary, Deeper Life High School and; the Spokesman, Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor Segun Babatope among others.
Anchor University opened for academic activities on February 1, 2017 and has had three Matriculation Ceremonies. The maiden edition of the University Convocation is expected to take place by 2020.