Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, is set to graduate 836 students at its 16th convocation ceremony scheduled for October 31. The graduating class comprises 786 undergraduate and 50 postgraduate students. Of the undergraduates, 98 students will graduate with First Class honours. This significant achievement reflects the institution's commitment to academic excellence.
The undergraduate students graduating include 423 who earned Second Class Upper Division degrees, 229 who obtained Second Class Lower Division, and 36 who graduated with Third Class degrees. Nursing Science recorded the highest number of undergraduate graduates, with 191 students, followed by Computer Science with 64, while Law and Medical Laboratory Science produced 61 graduates each.
The postgraduate graduating class consists of 25 Master of Science (M.Sc.) students, 22 students in doctoral or combined MPhil/Ph.D. programmes, and three Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) students. Accounting recorded the highest postgraduate enrolment, with 16 students, followed by Business Administration with 15 and Nursing Science with 10.
Vice Chancellor, Prof. Omolola Irinoye, disclosed the figures during a press briefing at the university’s Senate Chamber in Owo. She outlined preparations for the convocation and defended the institution’s academic standards. Irinoye stated that Achievers University had no reason to apologise for its students’ performance, citing substantial investment in quality assurance and an enabling learning environment.
Irinoye explained that the university maintains detailed records of students’ continuous assessments and other academic requirements. Students who fail to meet the stipulated attendance threshold or complete their continuous assessment requirements are not permitted to sit examinations. This rigorous approach ensures that students are adequately prepared for their exams.
The Vice Chancellor highlighted the institution's commitment to quality education, noting that it had established a well-funded quality assurance unit to monitor teaching and learning. Personnel are assigned to observe classroom activities and assess lecturers’ compliance with academic standards. Heads of departments and level advisers also monitor students’ progress.
Irinoye attributed the institution’s growing patronage to its investment in teaching facilities, electricity, staff development, and technology. She added that confidence built among parents and guardians through the performance of their children has contributed to the university's growing popularity. The institution's focus on quality education has yielded positive results, as evident in the significant number of graduating students.
Key points
- Achievers University has 98 students graduating with First Class honours out of 836 students.
- The university has a rigorous quality assurance process, including monitoring of classroom activities and assessment of lecturers' compliance with academic standards.
- The institution's investment in teaching facilities, staff development, and technology has contributed to its growing patronage.
