The Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo, Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye, has announced that 49 students will graduate with First Class honours as the institution prepares for its 15th convocation ceremony, scheduled for September 22–23, 2025.
Speaking at a pre-convocation press conference on Wednesday, Adebooye said the graduating students include those admitted during the 2021/2022 academic session for four-year programmes and those from the 2020/2021 session who have fulfilled all academic requirements.
He attributed the timely graduation exercise to UNIOSUN’s operational efficiency, commitment to quality education, and dedication to students’ academic success.
Giving a breakdown of the graduands, the Vice-Chancellor revealed that a total of 2,851 degrees and diplomas will be conferred, including 2,505 first degrees, one postgraduate diploma, 283 master’s degrees, and 62 doctoral degrees.
He disclosed that among the first-degree recipients, 988 earned Second Class (Upper Division), 1,279 earned Second Class (Lower Division), 178 will graduate with Third Class honours, while one student obtained a Pass degree.
“This year’s convocation is historic as it celebrates not only the achievements of our students but also the steady transformation of UNIOSUN into a centre of innovation and academic distinction,” Adebooye stated.
He also highlighted the inauguration of several major projects during the convocation, including the iconic Senate Building funded through TETFund’s High Impact Intervention, the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology Building, a twin 500-seater lecture theatre, and other facilities across campuses.
Adebooye commended TETFund, Osun State Governor and Visitor to the University, Senator Ademola Adeleke, and the Governing Council for their support in driving infrastructural and academic development at UNIOSUN.
