UNIABUJA: 77 Bag First Class, as 12,624 Students Graduate in Combined 29th, 30th Convocation

The University of Abuja, now referred to as Yakubu Gowon University, is set to celebrate a significant milestone with its 29th and 30th combined convocation ceremonies, where a total of 12,624 students will receive their degrees. Among the graduating cohort are 77 students who have achieved the prestigious First Class honors, a testament to their academic excellence.

This combined ceremony marks a new chapter for the institution, being the first convocation since Professor Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi assumed office as Vice Chancellor. Fawehinmi expressed pride in the graduating students, emphasizing their training in both character and learning. The university plans to offer automatic employment to the overall best graduating students from both sessions as a further incentive for academic achievement.

In addition to the academic achievements, the university will honor three distinguished Nigerians with honorary doctorate degrees for their significant contributions to national development and humanity. The eight-day convocation event is packed with activities, including innovation showcases, lectures on critical issues like drug abuse and climate change, and a convocation lecture focusing on the opportunities and challenges in an AI-powered fintech world.

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the university was proud of the graduating students, stating that they have been trained in both character and learning.