EKSU Holds 27th Convocation, Graduates 5602 with 79 First Class

Convocating students

Ekiti State University (Eksu) held their 27th Convocation today, Wednesday 19th April, 2023, at the School Main Auditorium.

The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Ekiti State University, Professor Akin Oyebode made this statement in an address delivered today during the Convocation that, “As an institution, important occasions like convocations are avenues to reflect on the achievements, challenges being faced, prospects and strategies for realizing the University’s dream in the future”

“The Governing Council under my leadership will work with the University Management to raise the bar of excellence in the University and register it as an adorable brand of global reckoning” He stated.

Out of the total number of First Degree graduands which is 5602: the total number of First Class is 79, total number of Second Class Upper Division is 1847, total number of Second Class Lower Division is 3343 and the total number of Third Class is 332.

Vice chancellor with Best graduating student

The Overall Best Graduating Student, Jolami Olabode Williams from Faculty of Agriculture was shocked when he was called out and even during his speech. He was presented with an award  and monetary fund.

The vice chancellor

The Vice Chancellor encouraged the students and as well congratulated them. He said that, “students should get their certificates immediately after the convocation at their various faculties”. He further said that, “Law and Medical students would get the certificates before going to Law and Medical Schools”.
In the course of the interview with the Graduands, they expressed their happiness despite the challenges they encountered during their stay on campus.
Watch out for the interview which will be published very soon.