By Binta Jaiteh
Euclid University, an international, intergovernmental organization with a university charter established in 2008, has oriented a new cohort of students enrolled in its academic program.
The orientation ceremony was held over the weekend at Bakadagi Hotel and brought together students enrolled in the university’s Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) and Master of Science in Business Administration (MScBA) Program.
Speaking at the orientation ceremony, Euclid University Vice-Chancellor Momodou Mustapha Fanneh described the event as the beginning of a new academic journey and a new chapter in the students’ lives.
“The new EMBA and MScBA students will learn new things. Each of you has travelled a different road to reach this moment. You come with experience, responsibilities, achievements, challenges, hopes and ambitions,” Fanneh said.
He noted that many of the students had already built careers, supported families, served institutions and contributed to society, adding that balancing work, family responsibilities and academic studies would be challenging.
However, he said their decision to pursue further education demonstrated their belief that there was still more to learn, accomplish and contribute to society.
“Progress begins when we refuse to allow our circumstances to define the limits of our future. You are not starting over. You are building forward,” he said.
Fanneh urged the students to use their time at the university to broaden their horizons, sharpen their judgement, strengthen their professional capacity and prepare for greater leadership responsibilities.
He said the world was changing rapidly, with technology and artificial intelligence transforming the way people lived and worked.
“The world therefore needs people who can think critically, adapt confidently, innovate responsibly and make sound decisions,” Fanneh remarked.
He stressed that leadership was not merely about holding a position or title but involved responsibility, integrity, sound judgement and the ability to make difficult decisions.
Chairman of Euclid University Yahya Al-Matarr Jobe challenged the new cohort to approach their studies with purpose, curiosity, discipline and integrity.
“Build networks, embrace innovation and seek opportunities to translate knowledge into practical solutions,” Jobe told the students.
He added that the value of their qualifications would ultimately be measured not only by the certificates they received but also by the positive impact of their knowledge, leadership and professional conduct on society.
Jobe told the students that joining Euclid University would open opportunities for professional growth and further achievement.
Online Faculty Member of Euclid University Nigeria, Prof. Kabiru Gulma, commended the students for their commitment to pursuing further education.
He addressed what he described as misconceptions about online learning, saying that the mode of study required commitment, discipline and effective time management.
“It may be difficult because it needs time and focus. At the first stage, we expect you to move beyond expressing opinions. You will examine evidence and analyse information,” Gulma said.
Euclid University’s mandate includes providing specialised higher education and professional training for government officials, diplomats and international civil servants, with programmes delivered largely through online learning.