“Grains from the Chaff": 119 Bag First-Class as FUT Minna Graduates 5,826 Students
- At least 119 students of the Federal University of Technology, Minna in Niger state have bagged first-class degree
- The outstanding students distinguished themselves out of the 5,826 students who graduated in the 2023- 2024 academic session
- The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Faruk Kuta, shared more details about the forthcoming FUT Minna convocation ceremony
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 7 years of experience covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide
Minna, Niger state - The Federal University of Technology, Minna in Niger state has graduated 5,826 students in the 2023- 2024 academic session.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Faruk Kuta, said 119 students bagged the school’s first-class degree.
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Kuta disclosed this during a pre-convocation media briefing at the permanent site of the institution at Gidan Kwanu, Minna, on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
He added that some deserving Nigerians would also be honoured with Honorary Doctorate Degrees at the convocation ceremony.
According to The Punch, Kuta did a breakdown of graduating students to consist of 4,955 undergraduates, 632 Masters Graduates, 105 post-graduate Diplomas, and 124 PhD recipients.
"To separate the grains from the chaff, the undergraduate degree is categorised into classes.
“2nd Class Upper 1,431, Second Class Lower 2,341, Third Class 972 and Pass 92. As a tradition of the University, the graduates will collect original copies of their certificates immediately after the occasion. Also, they will be able to collect students’ copies of the transcript,”
Professor Kuta disclosed that the institution will hold a scientific research exhibition to commemorate this year’s convocation ceremony.
He said the exhibition will be held on Thursday 30th January at the Suleiman Kumo convocation square at the main campus.
The VC further stated that the FUT Minna will commission some completed projects including the central workshop and foundry complex, Architectural studio, and a new hostel funded by TETFUND.
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What to know about FUT Minna
Legit.ng reports that FUT Minna located in Niger state is a federal government-owned University established on 1st February 1983.
The objective of its establishment is to give effect to the Nation’s drive for much-needed self-reliance in Science, Engineering, and especially Technology.
The tertiary institution is a specialized University of Technology.
Legit.ng recalls that the University of Uyo (UniUyo) in Akwa Ibom state held its combined 29th and 30th convocation on Saturday, November 9, 2024.
The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Nyaudo Ndaeyo, said no fewer than 174 outstanding students were awarded first-class honours.
Ndaeyo disclosed that three prominent Nigerians were also awarded honorary degrees from the university.
UNILAG graduates 2 students with perfect 5.0 CGPA
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) Akoka, held its 55th convocation ceremony from Friday, January 10, to Sunday, January 17, 2025.
The Vice-Chancellor Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, said two students graduated with a perfect Cumulative Grade Point Average of 5.0.
The federal government-owned university graduated 16,409 students across various departments and degrees.
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