“Theory without Practical relevance is incomplete”- Dr. Mark Ighile
The Rector of Benson Idahosa School of Basic and Applied Studies, Dr. Mark Ighile has said that knowledge acquisition without industrial application would do the educational sector and Nigeria no good.
He disclosed this during the 5th matriculation ceremony of the institution. According to him, the Innovation Enterprise Institutions to which Benson Idahosa School of Basic and Applied Studies (BISBAS) belong were put in place by the Federal government to fill a major gap in the education and technology industries.
He added that BISBAS came on board to boost innovation, creativity, hands-on application and thereby advance the technological advancement of Nigeria. Dr. Ighile noted that the institution is at the cutting edge of a major breakthrough as it is one of the most outstanding enterprise institutions in Nigeria today.
While congratulating the students for being among the few lucky ones who have been offered admission into the school, he said the Institution has as its major flagship, the software and technological equipment that will translate innovative strides into complete reality.
Dr. Ighile added that the essence of matriculation is to create a platform for those newly admitted into the school to officially become bonafide students. The event was attended by principal officers of the institution.
“A matriculation ceremony of this nature is the official endorsement of the admission process in a particular admission year. With this exercise of today you have all become bonafide students of our institution.”
Speaking on the theme “This is your time to shine” the Rector who started by alluding to Ecclesiastics 3; 1 “To everything, there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the Heaven ” told the students that they have what it takes to succeed, to excel, and what it takes to get to the top.
“This is your time to shine; this is your time to demonstrate that you all came from good homes. This is a time for you to create a niche for yourself; this is your time to make use of the best facilities in the school to bosom; this is your time to develop a particular skill under our esteemed modular certification programme, this is your time to distinguish yourself in a particular discipline of choice and become a sought after.”
He admonished the matriculating students to strategize in order to take advantage of opportunities in their chosen career.
While you are building a career path with the National Innovation Diploma in Innovative Agriculture, Banking Operations, Film and Television Production, Paralegal Studies, Computer Software Engineering, Professional Development Early Childhood Care Management, please understand you are preparing yourself for a formal pursuit in the University setting.
Giving a brief about the institution, the Rector who doubles as the Director of Academic Planning at Benson Idahosa University, a sister institution said that BISBAS is an institution that flags the values of academic excellence with Godliness and abhors negative acts.
He said: “I celebrate you for making Benson Idahosa School of Basic and Applied Studies your choice of institution for academic, technical and vocational studies but you must be law abiding. We have zero tolerance for cultism, drug related offences, exam malpractice and other forms of misconduct and because you share your institution with the University arm of the Benson Idahosa Foundation, you are expected to abide by the terms of engagement.”
He appreciated the parents for believing in the institution by sending their wards to the school and assured them that with God on its side the school would surely justify the confidence reposed in us.
Administering the matriculation oath on the students in the presence of the school’s principal officers, the Registrar of the Institution, Mr. Enoma Aruevbose advised the students not to go against the letters of the oath.