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  • 120 bag First Class, 136 PhD as FUNAAB holds 32nd convocation

    120 bag First Class, 136 PhD as FUNAAB holds 32nd convocation

    Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB) says it will be graduating 120 First Class students and 136 with doctoral degrees at its 32nd convocation.

    The institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Kehinde, disclosed this at a news conference to herald the 32nd convocation of the university scheduled for Saturday.

    Kehinde said that 3,567 students would be graduating, with 1,626 bagging Second Class Upper division and 1,624 with Second Class Lower division.

    He said that 164 students would bag Third Class, 274 Master degrees, while 30 would be graduating with post-graduate diploma.

    The vice-chancellor stated that the university had continued to focus on teaching, research and community engagement, in line with its mandate.

    He said that the institution, which initially had three colleges, could now boast of 10 colleges, adding that the 11th college would be approved before the end of the year.

    “We have also added new programmes to our academic activities. We now have Library and Information Science, Cyber Security and Data Science, Software Engineering and Information System, Information Technology and Industrial Chemistry.

    “All these programmes have been accredited by National Universities Commission (NUC). All the 38 academic programmes of the institution are fully accredited,” he said.

    The vice-chancellor also hinted that 11 Federal Government projects were currently going on in the university.

    He expressed appreciation to Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for the support to the institution, saying that 19 projects were currently running in the university under the agency.

  • Convocation: 174 bag first class degrees in UNIUYO

    Convocation: 174 bag first class degrees in UNIUYO

    A total of 174 students from the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) will be awarded first class degrees at the institution’s combined convocation ceremony on Saturday.

    The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nyaudoh Ndaeyo, disclosed this in Uyo on Tuesday at a news conference to kickstart the 29th and 30th combined convocation ceremony of the institution.

    Ndaeyo said that the university would be graduating a total of 12,450 students during the ceremony.

    “1,167 persons will be awarded postgraduate degrees, 10,835 others will bag bachelor’s degrees, 411 students will be awarded diplomas, while 37 persons will earn certificates,” he said.

    The vice chancellor said that the university produced 56 first class graduates in the 2020/2021 academic session.

    “Let me also inform that in the 2021/2022 session, the university produced a total of 118 first class graduates,” he said.

    Ndaeyo said that the university was running a total of 100 programmes in 117 departments under 19 faculties.

    He said that 90 per cent of the university’s programmes had received full accreditation from the National Universities Commission.

    Ndaeyo said that the university management gave priority to the welfare of the students in order to ensure adequate motivation for learning.

    “We have entered into a public private partnership agreement for the building and equipping of more hostels for our students.

    “The university management attaches high premium to staff welfare, we ensure that promotions are released promptly,” he said.

    The vice chancellor announced that the university would confer honorary doctoral degrees on Chief Effiong Afiakurue, Mrs Halima Zakari and Dr Itanwan James.

    He further said that Prof. Akpan Ekpo, a former vice chancellor of the institution, would be conferred with the status of Honorary Professor Emeritus.

    Ndaeyo said that the university was facing the challenges of insecurity, inadequate funding, manpower shortage and encroachment on its land.

  • 27th Convocation: Sanwo-Olu gifts LASU’s best graduating student N10m

    27th Convocation: Sanwo-Olu gifts LASU’s best graduating student N10m

    The Lagos State Government (LASG) on Thursday gifted the best graduating student at the Lagos State University (LASU), Olaniyi Olawale, with a sum of N10 million.

    Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the announcement at the 27th Convocation of the Lagos State University, which held at the Buba Marwa Auditorium in LASU.

    Olawale graduated from the Accounting Education Department with a cumulative CGPA of 4.98.

    According to reports, some eminent stakeholders, Prince Tajudeen Olusi and Dr Samuel Adedoyin, were awarded honorary doctorates while two professors, distinguished Prof. Amidu Sanni and Emeritus Prof. Martins Anetekhai were elevated.

    “Congratulations Olaniyi Olawale, well done! Your hard work has brought you this far, the reward for hard work is more work. I believe there are so many Olawales in here, I want you to be inspired, LASU is a school of excellence.

    “LASU has continued to lead in academic excellence. Products of this great institution have continued to excel in all their chosen fields.

    “Just last week, I swore in some new judges for Lagos State, 10 out of the 13 new judges were alumni of LASU, that has gone to show that we’re indeed great,” Sanwo-Olu said.

    The governor also advocated for more inclusivity for women in subsequent editions.

    “I’d like to see more inclusivity for our women, as all our recipients are men. We need to have at least a woman in the mix,” he said.

    The governor applauded the institution’s governing council for ensuring all-round education.

    “I applaud the governing council for instilling discipline and diligence, and this is evident wherever your products are.

    “LASU remains the best state university in Nigeria, and also the most digitally-advanced university in Nigeria.

    “We’re doing well we shouldn’t rest on our oars, we will keep setting the pace as the state of excellence. Thank you all,” Sanwo-Olu said.

    No fewer than 11,195 students graduated from the state university.

  • 153 bag First Class as LASU holds 27th convocation

    153 bag First Class as LASU holds 27th convocation

    Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, on Thursday, said that a total of 153 students would be graduating with First Class during the institution’s 27th convocation.

    Olatunji-Bello stated this at a news conference in Lagos as part of the activities for the 27th convocation ceremony of the university.

    The convocation activities have been scheduled for between May 30 and June 6, with different activities.

    The vice-chancellor said that out of the 8,670 students graduating in the first degree category, 3,029 were in the second class upper division, 715 second class lower division, 228 pass and 195 with non-classified degrees.

    “Out of the 2,164 post-graduate students that are graduating, we have 375 postgraduate diplomas, 962 academic masters, 672 professional masters, 89 Doctor of Philosophy and 66 professional doctoral degrees,” she said.

    Olatunji-Bello named the best graduating student for the 2022/2023 academic session as Olaniyi Olawale (Accounting Education) with a CGPA of 4.79, while Olaitan Damilola (Educational Management), with a CGPA of 4.98, emerged the best graduating student for Masters.

    “Out of the 554 diploma students that are graduating this year, there are 55 distinctions, 274 upper credits, 224 lower credits and one pass,” she said.

    In the area of staffers and students’ welfare, she said that an opportunity had been given to them to pursue their careers and studies in a conducive academic environment that would enhance their personal growth.

    According to her, the enabling environment has enhanced the achievements of many of them, including some alumni.

    She noted that 10 of the institution’s alumni in the Faculty of Law graduated with first class honours in their final bar examination in Nigerian Law School early this year, making this highest figure attained by the university in a single session.

    “Still from the faculty of law, 10 of the 13 newly- appointed judges of Lagos State High Court are alumni of this great university, the highest at any given time in history,” she said.

    Olatunji-Bello also said that one of the institution’s alumni, Dr Aminat Ige-Ariyibi, of Department of Mathematics, emerged winner of the overall best PhD thesis award of University of Lagos for the 2022/2023 academic session.

  • UNICAL removes HOD for alleged failure to present students for convocation

    UNICAL removes HOD for alleged failure to present students for convocation

    The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Obi, has relieved Prof. Victor Ecoma of his appointment as  the Head of Department of the university’s Fine and Applied Arts Department for alleged  negligence and incompetence.

    This is contained in a statement signed by the university’s Registrar, Mr Gabriel Egbe, on Monday.

    Obi said that Ecoma was removed because he failed to present students of his department for the 36th Convocation Ceremonies of the institution which held on March 22 and March 23.

    “Prof. Ecoma’s action is an act of negligence of duty and a display of incompetence.

    “He is directed to handover all properties of the institution in his possession to Prof. Echeta Chimezie, who has been appointed to take over from him,” the  vice-chancellor said.

  • Convocation: Unilorin graduates 450 students with 1st class

    Convocation: Unilorin graduates 450 students with 1st class

    Prof. Wahab Egbewole, the Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilorin (Unilorin), says 450 students bagged first class out of  25,234 graduating in the combined 37th and 38th convocation ceremony of the institution.

    Egbewole disclosed this on Wednesday in Ilorin at news conference to mark the beginning of the 37th and 38th combined convocation ceremony of the university.

    He said that the institution would be convoking a total number of 25,234 students during the combined ceremony.

    “We have 14,477 students for the 37th convocation ceremony in the 2020/2021 Academic session that will be convoking.

    “On the other hand, we shall be graduating 10,757 students for the 38th convocation ceremony who are for the 2021/2022 Academic session,” he said.

    The vice-chancellor explained that there were 211 First Class and 4,143 Second Class Upper Division in the 37th convocation ceremony.

    He added that in the 38th convocation, 239 bagged First Class while 3,406 were with Second Class Upper Division.

    Similarly, Egbewole stated that President Bola Tinubu would inaugurate not less than 15 completed projects at the combined convocation ceremony.

    He listed the Faculty of Clinical Science building, Advancement Centre building, Department of Anatomy building and Extension of Students Affairs Office as some of the projects slated for inauguration.

    Others were the Department of Chemical Engineering building, Faculty of Engineering 400 square capacity studio and Asphalt laid on the existing road from the university gate to Senate building, among others.

    Egebwole said the institution was renowned for its reputation for academic prowess and its integrity remained intact.

    He said that the vision of the Unilorin was to be reckoned as a 21st century university and the best in Africa through well planned and coordinated strategies.

    “By this, the university will be the industry leader in Nigeria, the best or one of the topmost 10 in Africa and one of the best 500 in the world,” he stated.

    Egbewole pledged management resolve to continue to foster an atmosphere that nurtures creativity, critical thinking and a deep sense of social responsibility.

    The vice- chancellor assured that the large landmass of the institution would be utilised as the university is talking with the Oriental Energy Farms for a large commercial agriculture.

    He however noted the issue of land encroachment and assured that the university would commence perimeter fencing of the institution for security purposes.

  • Covenant University ranks best private university in Nigeria

    Covenant University ranks best private university in Nigeria

    Covenant University has emerged as the best university out of the 111 private universities in Nigeria, according to Prestige Nigeria Education.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abiodun Adebayo disclosed this on Friday during the 17th Convocation Ceremony and Conferment of First and Higher Degrees, and presentation of prizes in Ota, Ogun State.

    A total of 206 students of Covenant University bagged First-Class degrees at the 2021/2022 Convocation. 1,934 students graduated, whose convocation was tagged “release of Eagles for 2022”.

    They comprised 206 first-class honours, representing 12.28 per cent, 744 second-class upper honours, representing 44.36 per cent, 620 second-class lower or 36.97 per cent, 107, representing 6.38 per cent in third class and 257 post-graduate students.

    Fatima Andat, a student in the Department of Accounting, College of Management and Social Sciences, emerged the best graduating student with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 5.0.

    Adebayo said that the institution, on a rescue mission in education, had determined to raise new generation of leaders that would restore the lost glory of the black race.

    “In just two decades of its existence, Covenant University has become a leading world-class university and the best higher education destination for students in Africa.

    “In addition, the Covenant University emerged the best university out of the 111 private universities in Nigeria by the Prestige Nigeria Education.

    “Covenant University leads all Nigerian Universities in Five subjects ranking in 2023 World University Rankings, and these disciples are: Social Sciences (Too 300) and Business and Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, and Physical Science (Too 500),” he said.

    Also speaking, Dr. David Oyedepo, the Chancellor of the Institution, urged the graduands to be productive and take responsibility in order not to end as liabilities.

    Oyedepo said that everyone was absolutely responsible for its outcome in life, as responsibility is the price of greatness.

    “Life begins with a vision, no one arrived at a future he or she does not prepared for.

    “It is time to wake up and take responsibility early because commitment to one’s vision is what is called responsibility,” he said.

    The chancellor implored parents to allow their children to take responsibility so that they would not end as liabilities in life.

    Earlier, the Registrar of the Institution, Dr Regina Tobi-David, said the graduands have been transformed through the principles and core values of the institution to make impact and mark in their immediate society.

    “The institution has raised a new set of Eagles to develop their world and rewrite the history of black race,” she said.

  • President Buhari tasks FUPRE on new breed of scientists

    President Buhari tasks FUPRE on new breed of scientists

    President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the management of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE), Effurun, Delta, to train new breed of engineers, scientists, researchers and others for national growth.

    He made the call on Saturday at the third Convocation ceremony of the university.

    Buhari, who was represented by the Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, also urged the institution to place serious emphasis on training, research in oil and gas sector to justify its establishment.

    “The Federal Government is not unaware of the exploits recorded by the University thus far, especially the international awards and accolades won by the students, and the researchers.

    “This confirms the fact that, indeed, it is an institution that trains a new breed of engineers
    and scientists. I sincerely commend your efforts and wish you many more,” he said.

    In his address of welcome, Prof. Akpofure Rim-Rukeh, Vice Chancellor, FUPRE, called for a robust synergy between the oil industry and academia.

    Rim-Rukeh said that the gesture would help to improve the speedy development of the local content policy of the federal government in the oil and gas sector.

    The vice chancellor said that the University is open for collaboration to maximise the local content policy by developing products, equipment and tools that were apparently needed in the industry.

    “I assumed office as Vice Chancellor on May 4, 2020, and it will be a great privilege to conduct the final rites of academic passage for the graduands of the 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 academic sessions.

    “The ceremony is for the awards of First Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas and Master Degrees to those who have received adequate training and found worthy both in character and learning.

    “I am happy to inform you that a total of 1,409 made up of 1,201 First Degrees, 101 Postgraduate Diplomas and 107 Masters graduands are being honoured today.

    “The graduands will be receiving their certificates from our two Colleges and Post Graduate Studies,” he said.

    Rim-Rukeh said that the figures comprised of First Class 24, Second Class (Upper Division) 438, Second Class (Lower Division) 619 and Third Class Degrees 120.

    He said that the University prides itself in equipping students with the technical know-how and leadership skills to thrive in the modern world.

    Also speaking, Prof. Anthony Anwukah, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of FUPRE, appealed to the federal government to establish a funding policy to cater for financial challenges confronting the University.

    According to the Pro-Chancellor, “There is a bright light at the end of the tunnel. Adequate funding is required to get there and reap the benefits.”

    In his remark, the Chancellor of FUPRE and Paramour ruler of Remo land, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, said that the University’s caretaker would leverage on the government support and take the institution to the next level.

    According to him, “this is to ensure that the core mandate of the University is realised in due course”.

    The chancellor commended parents and guardians for standing firm against the enormous challenges confronting the education sector.

    The highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of awards to five distinguished personalities, including Mr Daniel Omoyibo, Managing Director of Damotech Company.

  • UI insists non-first class graduates must not appear for convocation

    UI insists non-first class graduates must not appear for convocation

    The University of Ibadan (UI) has reiterated its earlier decision to allow only First Class graduates to attend its forthcoming convocation ceremony.

    The institution made the emphasis while issuing a disclaimer against online and social media reports which claimed that the school had lifted the ban on the decision.

    The varsity, in a statement issued by its Director of Public Communication, Mr Olatunji Oladejo, described the claims as mischievous, deceitful, misleading, unreliable and irresponsible.

    It urged all graduates, parents, guardians and the general public to disregard the publications.

    The statement was titled “UI lifts ban on non-first class graduate to attend convocation: A disclaimer.”

    It reads in part: “The management of the University of Ibadan wishes to refute information being circulated by one online medium, naasvoice, to the effect that the institution will allow non-first class graduates at this year’s graduation ceremony.

    “The said publication is mischievous, deceitful, misleading, unreliable and irresponsible.

    “Graduates, parents, guardians and the general public are advised to disregard the publication.

    “As earlier stated, the University’s management takes this seemingly painful decision in order to curtail and contain the spread of Covid-19 pandemic, and its Delta variant which is virulent, during the period of the graduation ceremony.

    “We are restating that ‘attendance at the International Conference Centre is open to First Class Honours graduands and recipients of prizes and awards only’.

    “We are using this category of graduates as a point of contact with over 8,000 graduates at this year’s ceremony. We could have invited graduates in the third class or pass division. We appreciate our stakeholders for their understanding and co-operation in this circumstance.

    “Once again, we congratulate our 2021 graduates on this landmark occasion. May the joy of the event be permanent in their lives. Amen.”

  • Unilorin holds hybrid convocation Oct. 15

    Unilorin holds hybrid convocation Oct. 15

    The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) says it will hold its first hybrid convocation from Oct. 15, this year.

    This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Kunle Akogun, the University’s Director of Corporate Affairs, on Sunday in Ilorin.

    Akogun explained that it would be the institution’s 36th Convocation ceremony to be held at the main Auditorium.

    According to him, the convocation programme will commence on Oct. 15, with a special Juma’at service at the University Central Mosque by 1.30 p.m.

    He said that this would be followed on Oct. 17, with an Interdenominational Church Service at St. Thomas Aquinas Chaplaincy at the Main Campus by 9.00 a.m.

    Akogun stated that the main events of the ceremony would formally commence on Oct. 18, with the Vice-Chancellor’s Press Briefing at the University’s Auditorium by 10 a.m.

    “This will be followed on Oct. 21, by the Convocation Play, entitled ‘Aadoye’ (No secret anywhere – A South African Dance Interpretation) by Steve James, Choreographed by Felix Akinsipe, at the institution’s Performing Arts Theatre at 4 p.m and 6 p.m, respectively.

    “This year’s Convocation Lecture comes up on Oct. 22, to be delivered by a distinguished legal luminary, Mallam Yusuf Olaolu Ali (SAN), entitled: ‘Tertiary Education and the Future of Nigeria’.

    “The grand finale comes up on Saturday, Oct. 23, with the Convocation for the Award of Prizes, First and Postgraduate Degrees and Diplomas from all the 15 Faculties and the Postgraduate,” he said.

    He stated that attendance at the main convocation event on Oct. 23, would be restricted to only graduands with 1st Class Degree Honours, Prize winners and Doctoral Awardees.

    Akokun stressed that “hence, entry into the Main Auditorium will be strictly by invitation cards”.

    He noted that the dignitaries expected to grace the event include the Visitor to the University, President Muhammadu Buhari; the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu; and the Chancellor of the University, the Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, among others.