Yaba: Trinity University (TU), Yaba, Lagos, has restated its commitment to providing career guidance for SS3 students through its Campus Flaws Awareness programme. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Clement Kolawole, stated this on Thursday during the 3rd edition of the programme, held at TU City Campus in collaboration with Etiquette Poise and Protocol Resources (EPPR).
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Kolawole emphasized the importance of early exposure to career pathways, which helps teenagers identify interests, avoid wrong subject choices, and make informed decisions aligning with their aspirations and academic pursuits. The university aims to equip aspiring undergraduates with practical knowledge of higher education opportunities, inspiring and guiding them toward academic goals and fulfillment beyond the classroom.
The challenges faced by teenagers transitioning to university highlight the need for mentorship, etiquette, and early exposure to the realities of tertiary education, Kolawole explained. “When
guided early, young people avoid wasting years studying unsuitable courses. Career guidance helps them match abilities with opportunities and opens their eyes to possibilities,” he said. TU is one of Nigeria’s 300 universities, committed to awareness creation and adding unique values to education through character formation and quality learning.
Kolawole highlighted TU’s focus on godliness, responsibility, leadership, discipline, and hard work, stating, “We instill these values, rewarding excellence and correcting deviations for balanced moral and academic growth.” Speaking on EPRA, he noted that it helps students cultivate good character, choose healthy relationships, process information responsibly, and identify dangerous associations and situations. He stressed that accountability applies to everyone, with sanctions for misconduct regardless of status, adding that even the vice-chancellor is not exempt, reflecting fairness and integrity in leadership.
Furthermore, Kolawole revealed that TU offers 20 full
y accredited academic programmes and recently gained approval to run degree courses in cybersecurity, logistics supply chain management, and biochemistry. “We also run programmes exposing students to practical and transferable skills. This ensures creativity, adaptability, and critical thinking complement academic studies. By combining academics with real-world skills, we prepare graduates for leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship, producing future-ready and solution-driven individuals,” he stated.
The event gathered SS students from Franklin Schools, Christ Divine, Trinity College, Motivation School, Rose International, Aunty Betty Schools, and others across Lagos and Ogun states. Highlights included motivational talks from Nollywood actors Oluwatobi Makinde (Timini) and Juliana Olayode (Toyo Baby), who shared inspiring messages with the students.