Nnamdi Azikiwe University, (UNIZIK) Awka in Anambra State, will graduate 16,842 students during the university’s forthcoming convocation ceremony.
The UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ugochukwu Anayaehie, disclosed this at a news conference in Awka on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Giving a breakdown of the figure, Anayaehie said the list included 194 first class, 4,230 second class upper, and 7, 992 second class lower, as well as 603 Doctor of Philosophy students, among others.
Anayaehie scheduled from November 15 to November 20 would be a combination of 20th and 21st convocations.
He stated: “UNIZIK has steadily evolved into a leading citadel of learning. Today, we stand firmly on the shoulders of that rich legacy.
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“Over the course of these upcoming ceremonies we will graduate students across the Classes of 2025 and 2026 who have proven themselves worthy in character and learning.
“Today, I am proud to share not only our graduation metrics but also the revolutionary administrative, technological, and infrastructure milestones.
“My administration has achieved great milestone under our guiding vision: ‘A Greater UNIZIK is Possible’”
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