Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, has commenced the screening of 38 first-class graduates for automatic employment as Graduate Assistants, in line with Governor Alex Otti’s directive to retain outstanding graduates from the institution’s 30th to 32nd convocation ceremonies.
The exercise is for eligible graduates who have completed the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), ahead of the issuance of their employment letters.
Speaking during the screening, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ndukwe J. Okeudo, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor (Mrs.) Roseline Ndimele, expressed delight at the outstanding academic achievements of the graduates.
She noted that the University Management is proud of their accomplishments and remains committed to supporting excellence and rewarding hard work.
Professor Ndimele further added that graduates who have successfully completed their NYSC programme are eligible to submit their application documents, while those currently serving or yet to commence the programme should return upon completion of their service.
In his remarks, the Registrar, Dr. Acho Elendu, stated that the meeting was convened in adherence to the directive of the Governor and Visitor to the University, Dr. Alex Otti. He urged all prospective candidates to adhere strictly to the guidelines provided in order to avoid errors or misinformation during the screening process.
Recall that during the 30th–32nd Convocation Ceremony of Abia State University held on 27th March 2026 at the retrofitted University Pavilion, the Governor of Abia State and Visitor to the University, Dr. Alex Otti, announced that all First-Class graduates from the three convocation sets would be retained as Graduate Assistants after completing the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
“I am glad to announce that approval has been given to the University Management to immediately commence the process of retaining all First-Class graduates, and when I say all, I mean all the First-Class graduates within the three convocation sets as Graduate Assistants, subject to the completion of their National Youth Service.
“This privilege shall also be extended to the best graduating students across the departments, so long as the cumulative average is up to 4.25,” the Governor explained.
Additionally, all First-Class graduates of the University across the three convocation sets shall be awarded postgraduate scholarships to any public university of their choice within the country up to doctorate degree level, subject to their acceptance of the teaching appointment that has already been offered, the Governor further announced among other directives during the Convocation Ceremony.
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