LAUTECH graduates 7,641 students, produces 137 first class, as VC hails Makinde, others
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Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso has graduated a total of 7,641 students across its 11 faculties, with 137 of them earning first- class honours.
Out of the total graduands, 1,889 obtained second class upper division, 3,549 graduated with second class lower, while 1,008 finished with third class degrees and 37 in the pass category.
For the Bachelor of Nursing Science programme, 17 students earned distinction, 973 graduated in the credit category, and 31 were in the pass range.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rasaq Olatunde ROM Kalilu, disclosed the figures on Wednesday during his address at the conferment of first degrees to the graduands at the university’s 18th convocation ceremony.
Speaking at the event which was attended by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Prof. Ayodeji Omole, alongside other council members and dignitaries, Kalilu said the achievements reflected the University’s sustained commitment to academic excellence and integrity.
He also announced that Oladepo Caleb Olugbenga of the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering emerged as the overall best graduating student with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 4.89.
The Vice Chancellor further highlighted growing institutional stability, noting that the university is on course to complete its fourth uninterrupted academic session.
He attributed the institution’s progress to the support of the Visitor, Governor Seyi Makinde.
He described the convocation as a milestone in the lives of the graduates, commending their resilience, diligence and determination throughout their academic journey.
In his remarks, the overall best graduating student attributed his success to hard work and divine guidance, expressing his ambition to pursue postgraduate studies and build a career in academia.
Also speaking, Mrs. Elizabeth Ikeobi, a retired nurse and one of the graduating students of Nursing Science, praised the quality of training at LAUTECH.
Ikeobi, who is in her sixties, said her return to school was driven by the need to meet current professional requirements, adding that she remains committed to furthering her education.
“I am retired but not tired. I still intend to pursue my Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Nursing,” she said.
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