Convocation: Ban against non-First Class Graduates Still in Full Force, University of Ibadan Insists
- The University of Ibadan has cautioned parents and guardians to disregard any report regarding the lifting of the ban against non-First class graduates
- The university management in a statement issued by its communication director Olatunji Oladejo described such reports as false, misleading and untrue
- The university urged the general public to disregard such publications while noting that the ban is still intact
Ibadan- The management of the University of Ibadan (UI) has insisted that only first-class graduands would be allowed to attend its forthcoming convocation ceremony.
The institution made the emphasis while refuting claims against online media reports which affirmed that the school had lifted the ban on its earlier decision, by allowing non-first class graduates at this year’s graduation ceremony.
The Nation reports that the university, in a statement issued by its director of public communication, Mr Olatunji Oladejo, described the claims as mischievous, deceitful, misleading, unreliable and irresponsible.
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It urged all graduates, parents, guardians and the general public to disregard the publications.
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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.”
Nigerian student celebrates as he becomes Vice-Chancellor of his university, shares adorable photos
Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that a student of Bowen University, Olasubomi Olopade, has celebrated his win after becoming a day Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the institution.
The young man took to his LinkedIn page to share some adorable photos after winning the contest that gave him the VC position.
Olopade assumed the position of vice-chancellor on Wednesday, June 16, after winning the A Day Vice-Chancellor contest.
Lateef Adedimeji reacts to loud ovation from Alma Mater, shares video of visit
In another report, Popular Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji, has expressed his excitement after visiting one of his former schools.
The movie star visited Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) in Ago-Iwoye where he got a roaring welcome from the students and other officials of the institution upon his arrival at a hall where an event was held.
Adedimeji declared that he still feels goosebumps from the visit as he shared the video on his verified Instagram page.
Source: Legit.ng
