By Attah Ede
Senator Seriake Dickson, Senator Representing Bayelsa West has said education is the only reliable tool in changing any human society.
The former Governor explained that building roads, bridges and other infrastructures is brick and mortar without the development of the human mind.
Senator Dickson who is also Chancellor of Hensard University stated further that the only secure path to any form of development is education.
The lawmaker stated this in his speech at the maiden matriculation ceremony of Hensard University which held at the university’s matriculation arena in Toru- Orua.
He emphasized that the focus of Hensard University is the total development of the human being and not just academic excellence.
Senator Dickson admonished the matriculating students and inductees to be focused and do their best , knowing the high standards the university has set.
He urged the Vice chancellor and his team to continue to work together to translate the goals and vision of the University, to produce leaders, and graduate entrepreneurs by combining academic excellence, skills development and industry mentorship.
Senator Dickson also announced the preparedness of the University to start off the second academic session, stressing that the ball is in motion for the commencement of its professional courses in Law, Medicine, Engineering, Nursing, and Pharmacy among others.
In a remark, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Acting Governor of Bayelsa State congratulated the matriculants and inductees of the University admonishing them to take their studies seriously as education is the only tool to conquer the world.
Senator Ewhrudjakpo who was represented by Mr. Gentle Emelah, commissioner of education lauded senator Dickson’s long term vision in education and his concept of service to humanity that has materialized in the founding of Hensard University.
He thanked the Vice chancellor and his management team and reiterated the State Government’s commitment in partnering the University.
The Vice Chancellor of Hensard University, Professor Dileep Kumar, thanked Senator Dickson for bringing his big dream to fruition and his management team for the support in translating the vision of the University’s founder to reality
Professor Kumar urged the students to take their academics seriously adding that education is the springboard to self development and accomplishment of their dreams and goals.
