…as Management Confers Adeboye, Others With Honorary Doctorate Degrees
By Udesinanna Stephen
As the Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, EKSU, marks its 28th Convocation, the Vice Chancellor of the Institution, Prof Edward Olanipekun has revealed that 91 students bagged First Class.
The VC revealed that no fewer than 10,000 graduates of the institution will be awarded various degrees at the 28th Convocation ceremony of the institution.
Speaking on Monday at a press conference in Ado-Ekiti, the VC noted that the number of first degree graduands are 10,894, of which 91 made first-class, 3,262 second class, 6,411 Lower class, 747 third class and 4 pass; while 155 students graduated from college of Postgraduate studies.
Also, he revealed that 4 personalities will be awarded doctorate degrees, including the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, Dr of Science; His Excellency (Otunba) Adeniyi Adebayo, Dr of Law; Prince Julius Adeluyi, Dr of Law; and Princess Folorunso Alakija, Dr of Business Administrations.
Speaking on collaborations, the VC said, “Our university, on 15 March, 2024, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the university of England, Bristol (UK) for the purpose of collaboration in the area of pf the transnational education and academic exchange programmes. This epoch making ceremony took place virtually.”
Warning against admissions fraud, the VC said, “on no account should applicants seek information about admission from anyone, all information are on the school website. Admission is not for sale in Ekiti State University. If anyone is caught, the law will take its place. We have also discussed with the police to track some of these persons.”