Members at the maiden reunion of the University of Lagos Department of English Alumni, have called on graduates to embrace lifelong learning and career adaptability, stating that a first degree does not limit the different type of professional paths available to them.
Professor of Digital Linguistics and Discourse, Tunde Ope-Davies, on Friday “urged graduates of the department to remain resilient and committed to continuous growth, reflecting on his own academic journey as an example of the value of perseverance and self-investment.”
Speaking at the maiden UDEA reunion, Ope-Davies recounted “how a scholarship to Germany shaped his research direction,” a release shared with PUNCH Online on Saturday stated.
According to the release, the reunion brought together graduates, academics and professionals to discuss career development, the evolving relevance of English studies and opportunities available to graduates in a changing global workplace.
He attributed his guiding principles to “values including grit, discipline, faith and perseverance, and said he made significant personal sacrifices, including using personal funds, to help establish a programme he was involved in building.”
