The Chancellor of Covenant University, Dr. David Oyedepo, has revealed that he has never earned any wages from the university since its inception in 2001.
Oyedepo, who is also the presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, aka Winners Chapel said this during the university’s 19th convocation tagged “The Release of Eagles 2024” on Friday. The convocation ceremony is will end on Saturday with a thanksgiving service.
A total of 1,607 students graduated with 339 bagging first-class honours, 762 graduated with second-class upper honours, 330 with second-class lower honours, while 25 had third-class honours. Also, 151 earned from postgraduate degrees.
He said that the success stories and personal growth of the students and graduates of the university have been his true rewards.
Oyedepo highlighted the contributions of Covenant university graduates to various sectors such as aviation, fashion, banking, and ICT.
“I said this before God. I have not earned any wages from Covenant University since its inception.
“Your testimonies of success and breakthroughs in different fields of endeavour have been my earnings and wages,” he stated.
He emphasised that his motivation was never driven by personal gain but by a desire to contribute meaningfully to society.
He urged the graduates to adopt a similar mindset, focusing on how they can contribute to the greater good rather than seeking personal rewards.
“You are created to be a contributor. Find a place to contribute. You cannot be a contributor and be a failure. You will be part of the solution and not those who are problems,” he asserted.
He advised them to remain committed to God’s plan, emphasising the importance of staying aligned with that purpose.
“We will see a brand new Nigeria. Don’t jump the fence. Your star is where you belong. A commitment to be at the centre of God’s plan is very essential,” he noted.
The university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof Abiodun Adebayo, expressed his gratitude for the graduating class, known as the “Eagles 2024,” and underscored their potential to become future leaders.
“The university is immensely grateful to God as another cohort of new generation leaders are being unleashed in the ecosphere as agents of positive change in our nation, continent, and the world,” he stated.
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