Skyline University Nigeria held its fifth convocation ceremony, graduating 237 students from the 2025/2026 academic session. The graduates comprise 183 bachelor's degree recipients, 41 higher degree graduates, and 13 doctorate holders. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ajith Kumar presented the institution's graduation statistics at the ceremony. The university has made significant progress since its establishment in 2018.
Among the undergraduate graduands, 30 obtained First Class degrees, 89 graduated with Second Class Upper, while 64 received Second Class Lower degrees. The Vice-Chancellor described the conferment of doctorate degrees for the first time as a major milestone. He said, "Today, we make history as Skyline University Nigeria graduates its first set of 13 doctorate degree holders. This is a defining moment in our academic development."
The university has awarded 50 per cent scholarships to its top-performing graduates. Additionally, it has secured full accreditation for three new programmes: BSc Islamic Economics and Finance, BSc Public Health, and BSc Artificial Intelligence. Notably, Skyline University Nigeria is the first university in North-West Nigeria to receive approval for the BSc Artificial Intelligence programme.
The university has also launched the HP Gaming Garage, the first of its kind in Africa, and established new international partnerships with institutions in India, Canada, and the United Kingdom. More than 43 organisations participated in the university's career fair, and 10 per cent of the curriculum will be delivered by industry experts.
Two academic staff, Dr Musa Innocent and Abdulsallam Mustapha, were recognised among Nigeria's top researchers in the 2026 rankings. The university has also made significant contributions to community development, training 100 women in artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship, and 1,189 youths benefiting from the World Bank-supported Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills project.
Addressing the graduands, Vice-Chancellor Kumar emphasised the importance of lifelong learning, saying, "The degree you receive is a foundation, not a finished product. Continue to learn. Embrace lifelong learning. Stay curious. Stay ethical." Former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, commended the university for its achievements over the past eight years, describing it as one of the leading institutions in Nigeria.
Senator Kwankwaso also shared his vision for education in Nigeria, promising to implement free and accessible education for all Nigerians and improve public and private universities across the country if elected in 2027. The convocation ceremony marked a significant milestone in the university's history, demonstrating its commitment to advancing technology-driven education in the region.
Key points
- Skyline University Nigeria graduates 237 students, including 30 first-class and 13 PhD holders.
- The university secures accreditation for three new programmes, including BSc Artificial Intelligence.
- The university launches the HP Gaming Garage, the first of its kind in Africa.
