CPN Inducts Ayo Babalola Varsity Computer Science Graduates

By Dipo Olowookere

The first induction ceremony for Computer Science graduates of the Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU) in Osun State has been held.

The ceremony, conducted by the Computer Professional Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN), took place on January 12, 2017 at the General Adebayo Lecture Theatre, Ikeji Arakeji, Osun State.

Guest speaker, Prof. O.S Adewale delivered a paper titled ‘IT and Sustainable Development in the 21st Century’.

During his speech, Prof Adewale talked on the relevance of CPN as regards the IT profession and encouraged the students to take seriously their induction as a graduate member into the profession.

He further charged them to ensure they attained the chartered membership level of the profession by registering for the council’s professional examinations and reiterated that IT industry helps to achieve social sustainability by improving the way societies and governments provide education, healthcare, and services to citizens.

Present at the induction ceremony were the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sola Fajana; the Registrar, Barrister Wale Aderibigbe; the Dean, College of Natural Science, Prof. A. A. Odutuga; and the Head of Computer Science Department, Dr A. A. Eludire.