188 DELSU SLT Graduates Inducted Into NISLT As Technologists

DELTA State University (DELSU), Abraka, was agog at the weekend as the Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology, NISLT, inducted 188 graduates of the

Institute of Science Laboratory Technology (ISLT), DELSU, into the institute as technologists.

Speaking at the 5th induction ceremony of the 8th and 9th set of graduates of ISLT, DELSU, Abraka, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Victor Peretomode, urged the new inductees to remain focused on the ideals of quality delivery and not to relent in its pursuit of excellence.

The vice- chancellor, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics, Prof. Augustine Anigala, noted that Delta State University has made some remarkable progress in the area of SLT studies, disclosing that a well funded department of SLT has now been approved and established in the Faculty of Science of the university and regular full-time programme.

He said, “This programme has been carefully packaged to meet the requirements of the National Universities Commission (NUC) and designated in such a way that the graduates can compete favourably in the international scientific arena.

“The part-time programme, which is being phased out now has lived up to the expectations of the founding fathers of this great institution. A sizeable number of her graduates have proved their worth in the field of skilled labour and in pursuit of higher degrees across the globe. Many others have been gainfully employed by reputable organisations and institutions of learning, including but not limited to DELSU.”

While congratulating the new inductees on their successful graduation from the university after the mandatory five years of rigorous academic sojourn, Peretomode urged the inductees to be good ambassadors of DELSU in all their future endeavours. Earlier, in his address, the Director, Institute of Science Laboratory Technology, DELSU, Abraka, Dr. J. Igabari, said that the induction was the foundation of their career line through which they could get to the top, whether in public or private practice, adding that the training and certification has been designed to enable the new inductees engage in productive economic activities that would make them comfortable in life.

The pointers reported that, while commending the new inductees, he also noted that, the training has qualified, “You to pursue higher degrees of learning so that you may fit into the very competitive labour market.

Igabari, therefore, charged the inductees to work hard in their respective areas of specialisation so as to rise through the ranks and file to the apex rank of the institute after years of rigorous, dedicated and productive service to the nation, with evidence of high skill and professionalism.