59 Bags First Class As UNIOSUN Awards 2,409 Degrees
No fewer than 59 students will bag First Class degrees at the forthcoming 14th convocation ceremonies of the Osun State university.
The vice chancellor, Prof. Odunayo Clement Adebooye who disclosed this at the pre-convocation press conference he addressed at the Osogbo campus of the institution yesterday also disclosed that 673 students graduated with Second Class (Upper Division), 1,109, Second Class (Lower Division), and 304 Third Class degrees respectively.
According to him, a total number of 2,409 Degrees and Diplomas will be awarded at the ceremony that comprises, 2,145 First Degrees, 10 Postgraduate Diploma, 214 Master Degrees, 40 Doctoral Degrees making a total of 2,409 degrees and diploma.
Adebooye further disclosed that from 13th September to 21st September, 2024, the institution would hold series of activities to mark the convocation ceremonies while the grand finale slated for 21st September, will witness the commissioning of projects by Governor Ademola Adeleke while the convocation for the Postgraduate College comes up thereafter.
The vice chancellor who expressed his joy at the completion of the 2023/24 academic session just on time and in line with global best practice gave assurance of the commitment of the university to the provision of a conducive learning environment, ensured staff and students’ satisfaction, and leveraged modern technologies to achieve the vision of the university.
He expressed commitment of the institution to be among the top 10 universities in Nigeria and within the top 20 in Africa in the next foreseeable future adding that the path is clear as the strategies towards that end are robust.
While appreciating the efforts of the state government on the school, Adebooye called for the support of the people saying that their support is crucial for the growth of the institution as the university belongs to the people of Osun State.
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