The LAPO Institute of Microfinance and Management Research, a mono-technic, has enrolled 35 students for the 2022/2023 academic session.
The Provost of the Benin-based institute, Dr Gladys, who announced at the third entrance ceremony over the weekend, said the enrollment consisted of 27 female and eight male students, with the school’s student population at 62.
She said it was clear that parents and stakeholders were beginning to fit into the school’s programme, adding that the National Board approved the National Diploma Program in Microfinance and Enterprise Development for Technical Education. Adding that the accreditation of the program by the Society has further strengthened the mono-technic.
She said, “We have matriculated 35 new students bringing to 62 number of students in the School. As you begin your academic journey, I encourage you to embrace the challenges ahead. I also urge the matriculants and the existing students of the mono-technic to take advantage of the provided at the institute.
“I urge you all to shun dangerous habits such as drug use, exam malpractices, fighting and plagiarism. Also, remember that violating the school’s code of conduct may result in rustication from the institution.
“The institute is a unique and specialized one committed to the pursuit of academic innovation, skill-based training and a tradition of excellence in teaching and research.
“The institution is poised to produce well-rounded, locally relevant and globally competitive graduates who are not only employable but are also employers of labour,” she added.
Speeches
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof. Lilian Salami, urged the matriculating students to subscribe to the oath of obedience and respect to the institution’s authorities. She urged them to face their studies, work hard and study the school’s system to make themselves amenable to the rules and regulations.
Dr. Godwin Ehigiamusoe, Chairman of the governing council, said that the institute started as a one-desk training unit at the LAPO NGO and has now become a full-fledged mono-technic committed to enhancing the capacity of operators in the micro, small and medium enterprises.
He also announced that the first ND graduates of the institute are currently undergoing an industrial training programme with LAPO Microfinance Bank and will soon return for the Higher National Diploma Programme.
cc: Punch Ng
