….. Two Students With A Perfect Score Of 5.0
University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, will graduate 561 First Class at its 55th convocation for the awards of First Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates, as well as Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters, Doctorate degrees and Honorary awards scheduled for next week.
The 561 First Class emerged from a total of 9,684 graduating with first degrees from various faculties of the institution.
Disclosing this at the pre-convocation press conference held at the university on Wednesday, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola said 3,916 will graduate with second class upper degrees, 3,763 with second class lower degrees; 1,143 third class degrees; 78 pass degrees and 223 unclassified degrees at the convocation.
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“This year, we will be graduating 16,409 students of these 9,684 students will receive first degrees and diplomas while 6,659 will be awarded postgraduate degrees while 66 will graduate from the UNILAG business School.
“Our two overall best graduating student is shared by two students from the faculty of Science, Department of Cell Biology & Genetics with a perfect score of 5.0 – Damilare Haroun ADEBAKIN and Samuel Akinade BADEKALE.
The best graduating student from the humanities is Olamide Idris EMIDA from the Faculty of Management Sciences in the department of Accounting with CGPA of 4.95 and the overall best Ph.D. Thesis award for this year goes to Adetoun Alaba AKITOYE, who obtained her Ph.D. in Chemistry while the best Ph.D. thesis (Humanities) is Eniola Niniola LADIPO,” she explained.
Giving the highlights of the events, the VC said the ceremony will commence with an exhibition of Innovations and works of staff and students of the university on Monday, 13th, January, 2025, followed by the Commissioning of three projects by the Pro-Chancellor Chief Wole Olanipekun SAN.
“The three projects include the Centre for Herbal Medicine, Drug recovery & Development, biomedical Toxicology, Regulatory science and pharmacovigilance analytical laboratory (ACEDHARS Building) – One of the World Bank supported Centres of Excellence project which is focused on the development of indigenous plants for medical applications.
“We are also commissioning the new 120 bed space Moremi Hall extension and finally the new ultra-modern Learning Commons, an extension of our library services which speaks to our student-centered services and provides an environment for teamwork, creative engagement, research-collaboration, and knowledge co-creation,” she explained.
Prof. Ogunsola also disclosed that the Convocation Lecture titled, “Universities as Hubs for Development and Wealth Creation” will be delivered by Dr. Tayo Aduloju, the CEO of the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) and to be chaired by Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, former Governor of Lagos State and former Minister of Works on Monday, 13th, January at noon.
“Also on the same day, we will have a groundbreaking ceremony for the School of Postgraduate Studies building donated by Chief Tunde Fanimokun in commemoration of his 80th Birthday.”
For award of first degrees, diplomas, certificates, and prizes, the VC said: “On Tuesday the 14th and 15th , there will be the award of first degrees, diplomas, certificates, and prizes to graduating students of the Faculties of Arts, Education, Environmental Sciences, Science, and Social Sciences; College of Medicine in the Faculties of Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, and Dental Sciences, and Faculties of Engineering, Law, Management Sciences, Pharmacy, and the Distance Learning Institute (DLI).
“On Thursday, January 16, 2025, Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters, and Ph.D. degrees including DBA and EMBA will be conferred on graduands of the School of Postgraduate Studies and the University of Lagos Business School (ULBS).”
The highlight of the day, according to her, will be the recognition of the achievement of various individuals for their contributions to scholarship and humanity. “We recognise two distinguished professors who have retired but continue to contribute to scholarship and academia by awarding them as Professors emeriti of the University of Lagos.
“These are Professor Babajide Alo, (of the Department of Chemistry) and Professor Olukayode Amund (Department of Microbiology). In the same ceremony we will be awarding Professor Victor Ariole, (Department of European Languages) a Gold Medal for his ongoing contributions to the University and the nation.”
The VC, also stated that there will be the conferring of Honorary degrees of Doctor of Science (D. Sc) on Mr. Fola Adeola; Engr. Kolawole Adesina, and Dr. Ngozi Okonjo –Iweala in recognition of scholarship, ground-breaking discoveries made, or contribution to academic and societal development while on Friday, there will be a Long Service Award followed at 4pm by the Convocation play.
Speaking on achievements, Prof Ogunsola said one significant achievements as a university in 2024 was the domiciliation of the MED-AFRICA GMP LABORATORY, “The First Good Manufacturing Practice GMP Laboratory built within a University in West Africa and is currently domiciled at The Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos”; Energy Innovation Challenge; STEM Bootcamp for Girls; Tech Skills Marketplace; Elsevier Journal Editors Workshop; Internationalisation and Innovation and Global competitiveness Students and Staff Excellence, among others.
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