41 BAGS FIRST CLASS AS KOGI VARSITY GRADUATES 2,169(DETAILS)
A total of 41 students graduated with First Class at the Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Olayemi Akinwumi, disclosed this on Monday, at a press conference to announce the commencement of activities to mark the eighth convocation ceremony of the institution.
Giving a breakdown of the performance of the students, Akinwumi disclosed that 461 bagged Second Class Upper, 974 got Second Class Lower, 384, Third Class and Three Pass.
“In this year’s convocation ceremony, a total of 1,863 students will be conferred with first degrees, 117 students with diplomas, and 216 with postgraduate comprising PhD, Masters and PGD, bringing it to 2,196 students that will be graduating from our institution.
“This is a significant moment not just for the university but for the graduates and their families, as it marks the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance.
“We are also proud to announce that, as part of this vear’s ceremony. honorary degrees will be conferred on eminent personalities who have contributed immensely to the development of the university and the nation at large.
“I wish to take this opportunity to congratulate our students. Their achievements are a source of immense pride for all of us at the university.
“As they prepare to embark on the next phase of their journey, we encourage them to carry with them the values they have learned here at FUL — respect, integrity, innovation, dedication and diligence,” he added.
On some of the achievements of the present management of the institution, Prof Akinwumi said the university got the approval to introduce new academic programmes from the National University Commission.
“These include LL.B. Law, D. Pharm (Doctor of Pharmacy), B Agric, B.MLS (Medical Laboratory Science), and B.Ed. Educational Management and Planning.
“Admissions for these programmes are ongoing for the 2024/2025 academic session, reflecting our commitment to broadening the academic opportunities available at our institution.
“In addition, the NUC has approved the full-time delivery of eight academic programmes to be run in affiliation with Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State.
“These programmes include B.Sc. Microbiology, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Public Administration, Banking and Finance, Mass Communication, Computer Science, and Statistics.
“We are also proud to collaborate with the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, National Assembly, Abuja, for postgraduate studies,” he said.
The vice-chancellor announced that for the 2024/2025 academic session, the institution would offer 58 undergraduate programmes across 10 faculties.
“This year, over 17,000 candidates chose FUL as their first choice, with more than 11,000 scoring 160 and above in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)
and participating in our post-UTME screening exercise.
“We plan to admit 9,000 students into these programmes, and I am thrilled to announce that the new academic session is scheduled to commence on November 10, 2024.
“I am delighted to inform you that the outcome of the recent NUC accreditation exercise has been overwhelmingly positive. Of the 42 programmes submitted for accreditation, 34 have received full accreditation, while eight (8) were granted interim accreditation.
“This remarkable achievement underscores our university’s unwavering commitment to
maintaining high academic standards and delivering quality education to our students.
“Looking ahead, I am excited to share that we are expecting the second accreditation visit by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria in the first week of November 2024.
“This is a significant step toward securing full accreditation for our College of Health Sciences,”
he said.
The vice-chancellor also announced the collaboration between the university and the Rural Electrification Agency under the Energizing Education Programme.
“Through this initiative, our campus will benefit from reliable power generated from renewable energy solutions, including the installation of campus-wide street lighting and the establishment of renewable energy training centres.
“This partnership marks a significant step towards ensuring a sustainable energy future for our university, while also enhancing our capacity for research and specialised training in renewable energy,” Prof Akinwumi said.
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