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448 bag first class as UI graduates 5,900 students

The University of Ibadan (UI) in Oyo State will confer first class degrees on 448 graduands during the institution’s convocation.

The UI Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, disclosed this at the first day of the convocation ceremony meant for Arts, Science, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Public Health, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, held in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

Adebowale said 448 of the 5,900 graduating students of the 2024/2025 academic session obtained first class degrees across various fields.

Adebowale congratulated the graduands, describing their success as a reflection of discipline, hard work and perseverance.

He added that the university had prepared them to face global challenges with competence, character and creativity.

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According to him, UI remains Nigeria’s premier and among Africa’s most prestigious universities.

“The University of Ibadan has trained you to seize future opportunities with confidence and integrity,” the VC said.

Adebowale added that UI’s Postgraduate College, the largest in Africa, continued to produce high-level manpower for national and global development, while the newly established Faculty of Computing positioned the institution at the forefront of digital innovation.

He acknowledged the nation’s economic and infrastructural challenges, but commended the resilience of Nigeria’s scholars and students.

He highlighted recent achievements by UI’s staff and students in international research, fellowships, and competitions, which, he said, demonstrated the institution’s commitment to excellence and relevance in the modern knowledge economy.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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