Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) has formally admitted 748 newly enrolled undergraduate students into its academic community at its 13th Matriculation Ceremony held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at its Main Campus along the Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos.
The ceremony, organised in three sessions representing the University’s respective schools, officially marked the admission of the students as bona fide members of the institution.
The new intake comprises 379 male and 369 female students from the School of Media and Communication (SMC), School of Management and Social Sciences (SMSS), and School of Science and Technology (SST).
Speaking at the ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Enase Okonedo, welcomed the newly admitted students and congratulated them on becoming members of the University community.
She also expressed appreciation to parents and guardians for entrusting the institution with their children’s education, acknowledging the sacrifices and commitment that had made the milestone possible.
Professor Okonedo highlighted the University’s impressive growth in applications and student enrolment, revealing that PAU received 3,247 applications through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry for the current academic session.
This represents a 90.3 per cent increase compared with the 1,706 applications recorded in the previous session.
Of the total applications received, 1,374 candidates were offered admission, while 748 successfully enrolled. The Vice-Chancellor also welcomed an international student from Cameroon into the University’s growing academic community.
Addressing the matriculating students, Professor Okonedo noted that behind the enrolment figures were young people with different 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 emphasised that Pan-Atlantic University’s commitment goes beyond academic excellence to the holistic development of students, equipping them with sound judgement, ethical values and a strong sense of responsibility towards society.
According to her, the habits and values students cultivate during their time at the University would remain with them long after completing their academic programmes.
The matriculation ceremony also featured the administration of the matriculation pledge by the Head of Student Affairs, Mrs Anne Osezua, during which the newly admitted students formally pledged to uphold the University’s rules, regulations and standards.
The Registrar, Kingsley Ukaoha, delivered the vote of thanks, appreciating the University management, staff, parents, guardians and other guests for their contributions towards the successful organisation of the ceremony.
The 13th matriculation ceremony represents another milestone in Pan-Atlantic University’s commitment to providing quality higher education and developing responsible professionals equipped to make meaningful contributions to society.
About Pan-Atlantic University
Pan-Atlantic University is a private, nonprofit institution located in Lagos, Nigeria. The University is committed to developing competent and ethical professionals equipped with the knowledge, skills and values required to serve society with integrity.
