The authorities of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, on Thursday announced that a total of 7,368 students will graduate at the university’s 48th Convocation Ceremonies, scheduled for Thursday, December 12 to Saturday, December 14, 2024.
The graduating students, who represent 13 faculties, include 215 First Class Honours, 2,197 Second Class Upper Division, and 2,691 Second Class Lower Division.
The institution also revealed that eminent personalities, including Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, will be among the Honorary Award recipients for honorary doctorates in recognition of their contributions to humanity in various ways during the ceremony.
The Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Adebayo Simeon Bamire, made these announcements at a press conference held in Ile-Ife in preparation for the event.
Professor Bamire explained, “We will be awarding Bachelor’s Degrees to our graduating students in five faculties: Administration, Arts, Education, Law, and Social Sciences.”
He continued, “On the second day, Friday, December 13, 2024, we will confer Bachelor’s Degrees to students in eight faculties: Agriculture, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Dentistry, Environmental Design and Management, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology.”
“The grand finale of this Convocation will take place on Saturday, December 14, 2024, with the conferment of Postgraduate Diplomas, Master’s Degrees, Master of Philosophy, and Doctor of Philosophy Degrees.”
“On the third day, Saturday, December 14, 2024, we will honor distinguished Nigerians of exceptional integrity by conferring Honorary Doctorate Degrees (PhD, Honoris Causa) across various academic departments of our university.”
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Professor Bamire, who congratulated the graduating students, noted that some first-class students might be considered for automatic employment if such opportunities arise.
“Specifically, we will confer Honorary Awards on five exceptional individuals who have made significant contributions to humanity by uplifting the less privileged and advancing societal progress through their talents, financial resources, and material support.”
He mentioned the following individuals by name: Senator Remi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady; Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi; and Prince Karl Olutokun Toriola, the CEO of MTN Nigeria Communications Plc.
