Ex-NOUN VC, Prof. Jegede, to deliver lecture at WATS convocation

A former Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University (NOUN), Prof. Olugbemiro Jegede, is billed to deliver a lecture at the 32nd convocation of the West Africa Theological Seminary (WATS).

Prof. Jegede would speak on the topic, ‘The Role of TEL (Technological Enhanced Learning) in Improving Content and Context of Theological Education in Africa’, at the convocation slated for Saturday, December 10, at the Ipaja, Lagos State campus of the institution.

According to a statement made available to The Star on Monday by the institution, 66 students will graduate from the theological institute.

The graduands include B.A. Theology (40), Postgraduate Dip. (4), M.A. Christian Leadership (5), M.A. Biblical Studies (3), M.A. Christian Education (4), M.A. Intercultural Studies (2), Master of Divinity (8), and Doctor of Ministry (1).

WATS Acting Provost, Dr. Tosin Awolalu, said the convocation lecture theme was chosen to address current reality in theological education.

Awolalu said: “Today, we are obviously confronted with the need of harnessing technology and especially it’s deployment for improvement of theological learning environment, a reality we cannot run away from.

“It is this understanding that informed the theme of the convocation and the choice of speaker.

“Prof. Jegede was the VC of an institution that has deployed technology, providing instructionally designed materials in diverse formats maximally to disseminate knowledge. It will be great to learn from him. The entire WATS community is looking forward to the convocation lecture.”

The Star