Principal Officers2025-07-142025-06-21https://ir.uat.edu.ng/handle/123456789/55At the historic First Combined Convocation Ceremony of the University of Africa Toru-Orua (UAT), three key administrative officers — the University Librarian, the Bursar, and the Registrar — played essential roles in ensuring the successful planning and execution of the event, while also highlighting their ongoing contributions to the university’s development. The University Librarian represented the academic and intellectual core of the institution. As the head of the university library system, the Librarian has been instrumental in expanding access to research materials, integrating digital library services, and fostering a reading and research culture among students and staff. During the convocation, the University Librarian emphasized the role of the library in shaping graduates into informed, curious, and competent individuals ready for global engagement. The Bursar is the university’s chief financial officer, responsible for managing the institution’s financial resources. In preparation for the convocation ceremony, the Bursar ensured the availability of funds for logistics, ceremonial materials, and infrastructure support. Their presence at the event also underscored the importance of accountability and financial prudence in the administration of the university. The Bursar’s ongoing work ensures the smooth running of the university’s operations, staff welfare, and sustainable development initiatives. The Registrar served as the administrative backbone of the convocation ceremony. As the custodian of academic records and the coordinator of university ceremonies, the Registrar supervised the collation and verification of graduate lists, managed the official documentation of awards and degrees, and ensured the orderly conduct of the event. The Registrar’s meticulous oversight ensured that every graduating student was duly recognized, and that the ceremony reflected the dignity and prestige of the university. Together, these three officers demonstrated professionalism, dedication, and a shared commitment to the values and vision of UAT. Their contributions were vital to the success of the convocation and to the broader mission of academic excellence at the university.The first combined convocation ceremony of the University of Africa Toru-Orua (UAT) marked a historic milestone in the institution’s academic journey, celebrating the graduation of multiple cohorts. At the heart of this momentous occasion were key principal officers — the University Librarian, the Bursar, and the Registrar — whose roles were instrumental in both the preparatory and ceremonial processes. The University Librarian, as the custodian of knowledge and academic resources, played a pivotal role in supporting the scholarly growth of the graduating students. Their address highlighted the strides made in digital access, library automation, and the expansion of research resources, which collectively contributed to the academic success being celebrated. The Bursar underscored the university’s financial stewardship and the prudent management of resources that sustained academic programs and infrastructural development. In their remarks, emphasis was placed on transparency, accountability, and the innovative financial strategies that enabled the institution to host such a large-scale event without compromising its fiscal health. The Registrar, charged with the administrative and academic record-keeping functions of the university, coordinated the convocation process. This included the collation and validation of graduates’ records, protocol arrangements, and the official release of degree certifications. Their presentation acknowledged the collaborative efforts of academic departments and administrative units in ensuring the seamless organization of the ceremony.Image