University Leader Sounds Alarm on Nigeria's Brain Drain Crisis
The Vice Chancellor of Precious Cornerstone University (PCU) in Ibadan, Professor Timothy Adejumo, has issued a strong appeal to Nigerian leaders to address the country's brain drain epidemic by making the nation more livable through improved security, better infrastructure, and enhanced governance.
During a press conference announcing the university's fourth convocation ceremony and seventh Founder's Day celebration scheduled for November 7-11, 2025, Adejumo expressed deep concern about the continuous emigration of young Nigerians seeking better opportunities abroad.
"People always look for greener pastures. If one gets better opportunities, he or she will leave. Most young people are looking for ways out of this country," the Vice Chancellor stated. "If everybody goes away, who will develop this country? There is no place as good as home."
Celebrating Academic Excellence and Innovation
The upcoming convocation, themed "The Trailblazer Set," will celebrate 143 graduating students, bringing PCU's total alumni count to 456. The academic achievements include:
- 14 students earning First-Class Honours
- 65 graduates with Second-Class Upper division
- 47 students receiving Second-Class Lower degrees
- 17 graduates with Third-Class honors
Mr. Lawal Eniola Kolawole from the Department of Computer Science emerged as the Best Graduating Student with an impressive CGPA of 4.84 out of 5.0.
In a significant move, every graduate will receive both their academic degree and an entrepreneurship certification, reflecting PCU's commitment to producing job creators rather than job seekers.
"They are change-makers being released to be blessings, not burdens. At PCU, our students are trained to be employers of labour, not job seekers," Adejumo emphasized.
Expanding Academic Programs and Entrepreneurial Impact
The Vice Chancellor announced several key developments at the university, including full accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for all existing programs. Seven additional programs are currently undergoing NUC resource verification:
- Nursing Science
- Public Health
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- Music
- Creative and Performing Arts
The university has also launched postgraduate programs in Microbiology, Accounting, and Business Administration (M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.), along with a Part-Time MBA program.
PCU's commitment to entrepreneurship yielded remarkable results during the 2025 Entrepreneurship Week themed "Spark Innovation; Ignite Entrepreneurship," which led to the registration of 47 student-led enterprises with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
"Our goal is to equip graduates with the mindset and tools to create jobs, drive innovation, and positively impact their communities," Adejumo stated.
The convocation events will feature a Foundation Day thanksgiving service on Sunday, November 9, led by Chancellor Bishop Francis Wale Oke, who will anoint the graduates. The ceremony culminates on Tuesday, November 11, with the Award of Degrees and Prizes and conferment of Honorary Doctorates.
Apostle Joshua Selman will deliver the convocation lecture titled "Beyond Certificates: Preparing Graduates for Relevance in a Knowledge-Driven Economy."
Professor Adejumo reaffirmed that PCU's holistic approach to education—combining academic excellence, faith, moral integrity, and community service—is essential for developing the next generation of leaders capable of transforming Nigeria.
"We are raising a generation of visionary leaders whose education is rooted in excellence, faith, and character," he concluded, underscoring the institution's mission to combat brain drain by creating homegrown solutions to national challenges.
