26 bag first-class in Summit varsity’s combined convocation

Summit University, Offa, Kwara State, has produced 26 First Class graduates among a total number of 319 graduates for the fifth and sixth combined convocation.

Speaking with journalists in Offa on Wednesday, the vice chancellor of the faith-based university, Professor Abiodun Musa Aibinu, said that the combined convocation symbolised progress, determination to build a world-class institution and commitment to producing graduates who can lead locally and compete globally.

The vice chancellor said that 164 graduates bagged Second Class Upper Division, 108 got Second Class Lower Division, while 25 graduates were in Third Class category. Only one graduate got Pass.

Professor Aibinu, who said that the university has strengthened its academic capacity through approval and expansion of programmes, added that the National University Commission (NUC) has granted approval to eight departments in the school to broaden access to higher education in key disciplines.

He named such departments as Acadopreneurship skills, Islam and global citizenship, History, heritage and storytelling, AI and ICT, Clean renewable energy, Mechatronics engineering, Software Engineering, among others.

The Vice Chancellor said that the university has produced factory-fitted students who do not need additional training after graduation.

He said the students are trained in a digital way to be able to produce drones and other technologically advanced gadgets to address security and other socioeconomic challenges in the country.

The university don noted that the institution has a well-recognised academic programme, adding that there is preparation for the commencement of programme in health science to contribute to the development of humanity.

Professor Musa-Aibinun said a lot of initiatives in the areas of emerging technology have been put in place to position the university toward better development

The Vice Chancellor hinted that the university has been granted a provisional licence to establish FM radio station to improve teaching and learning of Mass Communication courses.

He also said that the convocation ceremony would be used to honour mother of the chief of staff to the president, Mrs. Latifat Gbajabiamila, and present posthumous recognition award to Alhaji T. A. Olatinwo for their contributions to development of education in the country.