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Nigerian universities announce upcoming convocation ceremonies

University of Ilorin Joseph Ayo Babalola University convocation ceremony higher education Nigeria academic graduation

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) in Kwara State is preparing for its 41st convocation ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic session. Vice-Chancellor Professor Wahab Egbewole, SAN, announced that 16,152 students are set to graduate, including 11,213 undergraduates and 4,939 postgraduate and diploma students. Among the undergraduates, 365 will receive first-class degrees.

Separately, Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU) in Osun State has announced its 17th convocation and 20th anniversary. Vice-Chancellor Professor Olasebikan Fakolujo stated that 1,043 students are expected to graduate, with 83 receiving first-class honours. The graduating class includes 897 first-degree students and 146 postgraduate students, including 22 PhD recipients.

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Joseph Ayo Babalola University · Nigeria · Olasebikan Fakolujo · University of Ilorin · Wahab Egbewole

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UNILORIN to Graduate 16,152 Students, 365 First-Class Holders - Radio Nigeria Kaduna English [www.radionigeriakaduna.gov.ng]
JABU Produces 83 First-Class Graduates As 1,043 Earn Degrees - Advent Cable Network Nigeria [acnntv.com]
UNILORIN Graduates 16,152 Students, 365 First-Class Honours - Voice of Nigeria [von.gov.ng]
83 bag first-class degrees as 1,043 graduate from JABU [punchng.com]