The graduands were drawn from the Faculties of Education, Communication and Media Studies, and Social Sciences, forming part of a larger cohort of students scheduled to receive degrees during the three-day convocation programme.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, disclosed this in her welcome address to graduands, parents and invited guests, noting that degrees would be conferred on a total of 16,506 students throughout the ceremonies.
According to her, 10,584 students are to receive first degrees and diplomas, while 5,782 students will be awarded postgraduate degrees across various academic disciplines. She added that 140 students would also graduate from the University of Lagos Business School.
Ogunsola explained that the day’s ceremony covered the Faculties of Education, Communication and Media Studies, and Social Sciences, while other faculties would have their degrees conferred during later sessions.
“These include Arts, Architecture, Creative Arts, Environmental Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical and Earth Sciences, and Computing and Informatics,” she said.
Highlighting academic excellence, the Vice-Chancellor announced that Mr. David Adebayo emerged as the best graduating student in the Faculty of Education with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 4.92. She added that Adebayo also finished as the joint best graduating student in the sciences.
In the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Miss Tosin Odunewu recorded a CGPA of 4.89 to emerge best graduating student, while Miss Baki Adams topped the Faculty of Social Sciences with a CGPA of 4.85.
Ogunsola further disclosed that Miss Stella Okeke emerged as the best graduating student in the Sandwich Programme with a CGPA of 4.91.
The Vice-Chancellor expressed appreciation to members of the university Senate, staff, alumni, partners and other stakeholders for their continued support, describing their contributions as critical to the institution’s growth and stability.
She reaffirmed the university’s commitment to improving facilities that enhance learning, research and innovation, noting that several new buildings were completed in the last year and would be commissioned in the coming months.
Ogunsola also acknowledged the role of industry partners and other collaborators in supporting institutional development and academic advancement.
Addressing the graduands, she urged them to prepare for life beyond the university, warning that the global environment was evolving rapidly.
“The world is changing rapidly, and Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how we learn, work and live,” she said.
She encouraged the new graduates to remain adaptable, resilient and committed to lifelong learning as they navigate future challenges.
“So, face the future with courage and confidence. It is yours for the taking,” the Vice-Chancellor added.