The University of Offa, Kwara State is set to graduate 140 pioneer students at its maiden convocation ceremony as it unveils a ₦3 billion development project to expand academic programmes and infrastructure.
The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Kazeem Alagbe Gbolagade, disclosed this on Wednesday during a press conference held at the Senate Chamber ahead of the maiden event.
Gbolagade noted that the inaugural convocation marks a major landmark for the institution, which was licensed in 2021 and commenced academic operations in 2022.
Giving a breakdown of the graduating class, the Vice-Chancellor revealed that eight students earned First Class honours, 54 graduated with Second Class Upper Division, 76 with Second Class Lower Division, and two with Third Class degrees.
Outlining the schedule of activities, Gbolagade stated that the event will kick off with graduate counselling, job training, and an intra-university sports competition on Thursday, October 8.
This will be followed by a special Jumat prayer on Friday, October 9, while Sunday, October 11, will feature a convocation prayer, the official unveiling of the ₦3 billion development project, and an award night and dinner.
The grand finale on Monday, October 12, will feature the investiture of the Chancellor, a convocation lecture delivered by Prof. Mohammed Gana Yisa, and the conferment of degrees and honorary awards to distinguished personalities.