University of Nigeria Graduates 11,143 Students, Awards 195 First Class

University of Nigeria Graduates 11,143 Students, Awards 195 First Class

  • The University of Nigeria Nsukka will award 195 first-class degrees at its 53rd Convocation, with a total of 11,143 graduates receiving degrees and diplomas
  • The convocation will feature a lecture by NBA president Mazi Afam Osigwe and special recognitions for two honorary doctorate degree recipients and two Emeritus Professors
  • Acting Vice Chancellor Professor Polycarp Emeka Chigbu emphasised the institution's commitment to academic excellence and technological advancement

The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) has announced that 195 students will be awarded first-class degree certificates at its 53rd Convocation ceremonies.

This was disclosed by the acting vice chancellor, Professor Polycarp Emeka Chigbu, during a press briefing held at the main hall of the University's Enugu Campus.

University of Nigeria has convoked 11,143 graduands as 195 of them finish with first class honours
University of Nigeria convokes over 11,000 students as 195 bag first class honours
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Convocation Schedule and Highlights

The university will award first degrees, diplomas, and certificates to 11,143 graduates on December 20, 2024.

The convocation lecture, scheduled for December 19, 2024, will be delivered by the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN), on the topic “Harnessing Technological Teaching and Learning.”

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The lecture will be chaired by the Governor of Adamawa State, Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintri.

Ceremony Details

The award of first degrees and diplomas will take place at 10:00 am on December 20, 2024, at the Margaret Ekpo Convocation Arena, Nsukka Campus.

The awarding of higher degrees, postgraduate diplomas, and honorary doctorate degrees will follow on December 21, 2024, at the same venue.

Additional Events

Other events include exhibitions on December 18, 2024, and a Convocation Drama Night on December 20, 2024.

The Jumat Service will also take place on December 20, 2024, at 1:00 pm. Professor Chigbu proudly announced the production of 11,143 graduates and the awarding of 1,356 postgraduate degrees and diplomas, including 431 doctorate degrees and 848 master's degrees.

Special Recognitions

Two individuals will receive honorary doctorate degrees, and two retired professors, Prof. Felix Ezema Onah (Faculty of the Social Sciences) and Prof. Isaac Uzoma Asuzu (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine), will be elevated to the distinguished status of Emeritus Professor.

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Start early

While speaking with Legit.ng, Akaeze Kosisochukwu, a first class graduate of Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Federal University of Technology Owerri offered advice to aspiring students:

“Start early to build your grades, starting early eases a lot of tension and pressure on you when you get to higher levels (like in your fourth or fifth year) and it gives you the opportunity to explore other areas of interest.”

JABU Graduates 50 First-Class Students

Previously, Legit.ng reported that Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU) would confer degrees on 626 students during its 2033/2024 convocation ceremony.

The institution's vice chancellor, Professor Olasebikan Fakolujo, announced that 50 students would graduate with first-class honours, showcasing the varsity's academic excellence.

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