Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) formally welcomed 748 newly enrolled undergraduate students into its community at its 13th Matriculation Ceremony on Saturday, 7 November 2026, at the University’s Main Campus, Km 52 Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos.
The ceremony, conducted in three sessions corresponding to the University’s schools, marked the official admission of the students as bona fide members of the Pan-Atlantic University community. The new cohort comprises 379 male and 369 female students drawn from the School of Media and Communication (SMC), the School of Management and Social Sciences (SMSS), and the School of Science and Technology (SST).
In her address, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Enase Okonedo, warmly welcomed the new students and congratulated them on formally becoming members of the University community. She also thanked parents and guardians for the confidence they had placed in the institution and acknowledged the sacrifices that had brought their children to this point.
Professor Okonedo highlighted the significant growth in applications and enrolment. The University received 3,247 applications through UTME and Direct Entry for the current session, representing a 90.3 per cent increase over the 1,706 applications received in the previous session. Of these, 1,374 candidates were offered admission, with 748 ultimately enrolling. Among the new students is one from Cameroon, whom the Vice-Chancellor welcomed into the University community.
Addressing the matriculating students, the Vice-Chancellor emphasised that behind the statistics are individual young people with diverse abilities, interests, and aspirations. “Each of you has earned your place here. What matters now is what you do with the opportunity,” she said. She underscored Pan-Atlantic University’s commitment to the holistic development of students, stating that the University’s concern extends beyond academic competence to the formation of individuals who can exercise sound judgement and take responsibility for the impact of their decisions on others. The habits formed during their time at PAU, she noted, would endure long after the completion of their degrees.
Thereafter, Mrs Anne Osezua, Head of Student Affairs, administered the matriculation pledge, during which the new students solemnly affirmed their commitment to abide by the rules and regulations of the University. The Registrar, Kingsley Ukaoha, later delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the University management, staff, parents, and guests for their support in making the ceremony a success.