Mountain Top University (MTU) has been described as a beacon of excellence in higher education committed to moulding global scholars who will make impactful contributions to the society.
The institution is established to provide a place where students could excel not only academically but also spiritually and morally.
Vice chancellor, MTU, Professor Elijah Adebowale Ayolabi, stated this during the 10th matriculation of the institution held at Prayer City, Ogun State.
MTU admitted and matriculated 680 undergraduates into 28 programmes, 85 postgraduate students totaling 765 students for the 2024/2025 academic session.
Ayolabi said MTU is committed to offering a world-class education that integrates academic excellence with character development.
He revealed that one of the defining features of Mountain Top University is unwavering commitment to moral and spiritual development, stressing that MTU stands firm in the belief that education must not only be about acquiring knowledge but also nurturing strong character and resilience.
Ayolabi, urged the matriculating students to be purposeful, diligent, hardworking, disciplined, resilient and guided by the values of integrity, excellence and service pillars that will support them in the institution and beyond.
He urged matriculants to constantly focus on positive goals, be creative innovators with a view to becoming change-makers and good leaders that will make positive contributions to the country and the world at large.
The VC added that since university-life is about developing a whole person, and not just books, MTU offers a variety of extracurricular activities to nurture students’ talents and interests in sports, music, drama, writing and leadership development as well as ample opportunities for students to engage, grow and contribute to the wider community.
The vice chancellor commended the Chancellor and General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, Dr Daniel Kolawole Olukoya (Professor of Biotechnology) and his wife Dr (Mrs) Folashade Elizabeth Olukoya, for their unflinching and fatherly support.
