Babcock University’s Centre for Open Distance and e-Learning (BUCODeL) has held its first-ever convocation ceremony.

The ceremony, which took place on Friday, marked a shift in how Nigerians access higher education through technology.

The convocation also featured a keynote address by Chris Maiyaki, deputy executive (secretary administration) of the National Universities Commission (NUC), who spoke on the theme “Digital Learning for Global Impact”.

Maiyaki praised BUCODeL’s “emergence as a national model and its ability to push the boundaries of traditional education”.

“BUCODeL stands out today as a model of what is possible when vision, structure, and dedication come together,” he said.

“Digital learning reimagines the spaces and experiences of teaching and learning by collapsing the idea of classrooms and campuses into a boundless, borderless, and vibrant ecosystem of teachers and learners—at any time and any place.”

Mobolanle Ebunoluwa Sotunsa, the director of BUCODeL, also appreciated Edutech Business, a longtime strategic partner of the institution, for its support and technical expertise.

“To our industry partner, Edutech Business, we say thank you for walking hand in hand with us from inception. Your technical expertise, responsiveness, and professionalism have been instrumental in our growth and digital transformation,” she said.

For Edutech Business, the ceremony was both a celebration and a validation of years of work invested in building a digitally enabled education system.

The company has worked alongside the university from the ground up, guiding student recruitment, digitising course materials, and powering e-learning delivery through its proprietary platforms.

Edutech Business also developed a tech-enabled recruitment and advisory model that enabled students from remote and underserved communities to enrol in BUCODeL programmes.

It worked closely with academic staff to transform traditional course content into interactive, mobile-friendly digital materials, ensuring students received a rich, accessible learning experience.

In addition to supporting students, the company invested in training lecturers and instructional designers, equipping them to teach, assess, and mentor learners in virtual environments.

It also built the technology backbone that supports BUCODeL’s operations, real-time communication tools, virtual classrooms, and other infrastructure critical to keeping the learning process seamless and reliable.

Reflecting on the collaboration, Moyosore Asubiojo, general manager of Edutech Business, said: “It’s a true honour to celebrate this landmark occasion alongside our valued partners.

“At Edutech Business, we are proud to have played a role in this journey—supporting student recruitment, powering the learning experience through Vigilearn’s robust learning platforms, and transforming the experience of learners, tutors, and administrators alike.”

Awards were also presented to the best graduating accounting and master’s students. The lecturers were also honoured for their contributions to the institution.