Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree (Ph.D. Honoris Causa) by Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, during its 48th Convocation Ceremony.
The announcement was made by the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Adebayo Simeon Bamire, during a press briefing on the convocation activities held at the Senate Building of the University on Thursday.
Prof. Bamire also revealed that other distinguished Nigerians known for their exceptional contributions to society and the university would be honored. These include Dr. Akinade Ogunbiyi, Chairman of Mutual Benefits Plc.; Prof. Anthony Adegbulugbe, a renowned entrepreneur, academic, and engineer; Prince Karl Toriola, a telecommunications expert and CEO of MTN Nigeria; and Daere Afonya-Akobo, a notable figure in the oil and gas sector.
The Vice-Chancellor shared details of the graduating class, announcing that a total of 7,368 graduates will receive various degrees. Among them, 215 earned First Class honors. Of the 6,015 classified degrees, 2,198 graduates achieved Second Class Upper Division, 2,691 earned Second Class Lower Division, and 755 graduated with Third Class Honours. Additionally, 61 graduates earned Upper Credit, 33 received Lower Credit, and 62 graduated with a Pass.
He noted that 395 graduates in unclassified degree categories include 13 with Distinction, 59 with Pass with Distinction, 154 with Pass with Credit, and 169 with a Pass. For postgraduate degrees, a total of 958 graduates will be awarded, comprising 74 Postgraduate Diplomas, 708 Master’s Degrees, and 176 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) recipients.
Prof. Bamire commended the graduates for excelling in both character and academics, highlighting that many are equipped as entrepreneurs ready to create jobs rather than seek employment.
The 48th Convocation Ceremony will span three days, from Thursday, December 12, to Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Amphitheatre of Oduduwa Hall, OAU Campus.
Graduating students from the Faculties of Administration, Arts, Education, Law, and Social Sciences will receive their Bachelor’s Degrees on the first day. On the second day, graduates from the Faculties of Agriculture, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Dentistry, Environmental Design and Management, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology will receive their awards.
The ceremony will conclude on Saturday, December 14, with the conferment of Postgraduate Diplomas, Master’s Degrees, Master of Philosophy, and Doctor of Philosophy Degrees.
Prof. Bamire assured that the ceremony would be a celebration of excellence and a testament to the university's commitment to producing top-tier graduates.
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