EKSU VC TASKS NEWLY INDUCTED COMPUTER SCIENTISTS ON PROFESSIONALISM, ETHICS, INNOVATION
The Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele, has charged the newly inducted Computer Science graduates of the institution to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and innovation as they join a profession at the forefront of global transformation.
Professor Ayodele gave the charge at the second induction ceremony for Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Computer Science graduates of the university as into the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN).
The Vice-Chancellor, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Professor Michael Olufemi Oke, urged the inductees to complement their technical expertise with strong ethical values, emphasising that professional competence must be matched with integrity and a commitment to responsible technological advancement.
He encouraged the new professionals to distinguish themselves as problem-identifiers, solution providers, innovators and critical thinkers, noting that Nigeria and the global community were increasingly relying on technology experts to develop solutions in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data science, software engineering and digital transformation.
“I therefore urge you to use your skills not only to advance your careers but also to impact the society positively,”
Professor Ayodele further stressed the importance of continuous learning and adaptability in a rapidly evolving technological landscape, urging the inductees to remain curious, pursue excellence and demonstrate creativity, discipline and a lifelong commitment to professional development.
In his remarks, the Dean of the Faculty of Physical Sciences, Professor O. L. Ademilua, expressed confidence in the capacity of the inductees to excel in the computing profession, describing the infrastructural facilities available for their training as exceptional.
He expressed optimism that the graduates would emerge as leading experts in their respective fields, attributing their preparedness to the university’s commitment to providing a conducive environment for academic excellence and professional development.
Professor Ademilua commended the Vice-Chancellor, for his administration’s efforts in providing the enabling environment for quality training and intellectual development, particularly in ways that support the advancement of digital technology and its application to societal development.
Earlier, the Head of the Department of Computer Science, Dr. Oluwatoyin Yerokun, underscored the importance of professional certification and ethical conduct in computing, particularly amid growing concerns about the responsible use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.
Dr. Yerokun explained that professional registration and certification strengthen regulatory oversight, facilitate the monitoring of practitioners and promote safer and more responsible use of technology in society.
She also highlighted some of the department’s successful projects, including an electronic recruitment system, an automated professorial assessment system, a real-time mail tracking system and a biometric vehicle monitoring system.
The Head of Department appealed to the university management to expedite the process of unbundling the department into six specialised academic programmes to reflect emerging trends and growing demands in the technology sector.
The proposed programmes are Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information and Communication Technology, and Computer Science.
The ceremony also featured a lecture delivered by Dr. Josephine Mebawondu, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti.
Her lecture, titled “Ethical Innovation for Professional Leadership,” examined the significance of ethical principles in technological innovation and professional practice.
The event was attended by members of the university management and other university staff, while approximately 114 Computer Science graduates were inducted into the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria.
OMOTAYO,Peter Olatunde
For Deputy Registrar/ Head, Directorate Of Information and Corporate Affairs, Ekiti State University, Ado- Ekiti