Ben Ezechime, Enugu
No fewer than 27,848 graduates of the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu, will participate in an eight-year combined convocation ceremony.
The Rector of IMT, Prof. Gozie Ogbodo, disclosed this at a pre-convocation press briefing for the 43rd to 50th consolidated convocation, as well as an art and technological innovation exhibition, on Monday in Enugu.
Ogbodo said the eight-year consolidated convocation, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21, at the International Conference Centre, IMT Enugu, covers graduates of the institution from 2018 to 2025.
He noted that Gov. Peter Mbah, top government officials, and other distinguished academic scholars from across the country would grace the event.
The rector said the management team he leads has continued to address lingering challenges in the institution and has rebranded it under “The New IMT Initiative.”
Ogbodo stated that since assuming office in November 2024, he has secured accreditation and re-accreditation for all the institute’s Ordinary National Diploma (OND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes within one year.
According to him, the institution has also introduced new viable programmes, including Diploma in Law, Taxation, and Cybersecurity, while pursuing the “one graduate, one practical skill” agenda.
He added that, with the support of his team and partners, all student records—from the first intake of the institution—are currently being digitalised, enabling access to any student’s record at the click of a button.
He said: “Since assuming office, our administration has prioritised institutional stability, transparency, and inclusive governance.
“We have strengthened internal administrative processes, enhanced accountability mechanisms, and fostered a culture of teamwork among staff and management.
“We have completed curriculum modernisation to reflect emerging industry needs, as well as strengthened entrepreneurship and practical-based learning.
“We have concluded arrangements to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cross River State University to commence a Top-Up Degree Programme, enabling holders of HND to obtain a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree after a one-year academic programme.”
Ogbodo noted that the institution is now positioned as a hub for innovation and technology-driven development, adding that a landmark achievement in this regard is its ₦12.95 billion strategic partnership with Arone Technology.
He said Arone Technology would establish Nigeria’s first world-class tech manufacturing plant.
“This project is projected to produce thousands of solar energy systems, drones, and AI servers, as well as generate substantial revenue and create up to 20,000 direct and indirect jobs,” he said.
