371 students bag first class at Covenant University convocation

371 students of Covenant University, Ota, in Ogun State, on Friday graduated with first class honours at the institution’s 2026 convocation.

Covenant University Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Timothy Anake, disclosed this during the university’s 21st convocation ceremony in Ota.

The university graduated 1,843 students, comprising 1,655 undergraduates and 188 postgraduates for the 2025/2026 academic session.

The breakdown showed that 371 students earned first class honours, 926 bagged second class upper, 345 graduated with second class lower, while 13 graduated with third class.

Etta Queendolin from the Department of Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering emerged the overall best graduating student with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.99.

“This accomplishment reflects the determination of our students, the dedication of the faculty and the university’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence,” Anake said.

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Anake reiterated the university’s commitment to producing graduates who can compete effectively in the labour market, create employment opportunities, build enterprise, advance research, and contribute meaningfully to society.

The Chancellor of Covenant University, Dr David Oyedepo, said the world is not looking for storytellers or entertainers, but problem solvers.

Oyedepo noted that life remains meaningless without a discovered purpose, urging the graduating students to avoid becoming wandering stars and to excel in their chosen fields.

He said: “Refuse to wander away from God-ordained place because displacement can be pitiable.

“Don’t wait to see problems solved; but take steps to solve problems.”