Babcock University Convocation: 3,568 Graduates Bag First Class, Celebrate Academic Excellence
- Babcock University has conferred degrees on 3,568 students during its 23rd convocation ceremony, celebrating academic brilliance and the emergence of 243 First Class graduates
- Lawal Oyiza, an Economics graduate with a stellar CGPA of 4.97, earned top honours as the best graduating student
- Outgoing Vice Chancellor, Prof Ademola Tayo, urged graduands to lead lives of selfless service and become active change-makers in Nigeria and the world
Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, Ogun State, marked its 23rd convocation ceremony on Sunday with a record total of 3,568 graduates conferred with academic honours across various disciplines.
Among these, 243 students earned First Class degrees, underscoring the institution’s commitment to scholastic excellence.
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Graduation statistics highlight first class achievements
According to the university’s breakdown, 2,543 students were awarded their first degrees, while 686 completed postgraduate studies. These included 217 PhDs, 30 MPhil degrees, 359 Master’s degrees and 80 Postgraduate Diplomas.
Lawal Oyiza, an Economics graduate with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.97, emerged as the overall best graduating student, receiving wide acclaim for her outstanding academic performance.
Vice Chancellor urges graduates to embrace service
The Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Ademola Tayo, who will be concluding his tenure in November after a decade of leadership, delivered a heartfelt charge to the graduates. He urged them to commit themselves to selfless service and to use their education to better humanity.
He said the rigorous academic training received at Babcock had not only sharpened intellectual abilities but had instilled resilience and strong character. “Dear graduates, you have responsibilities to Nigeria and the whole world. I encourage you to set aside your iPod, iPad and iPhones for a while and focus on your fellow human beings,” he said.
Professor Tayo encouraged the graduating class to engage in volunteerism, champion peace and tolerance, and remain grounded in spirituality. He added, “Be a volunteer to your community, be an active voice for peace and justice, be a champion for tolerance and understanding. Seek to selflessly serve and be served.”
He concluded his address with the reminder that, “the true test of your education is in the life you lead after this day. Let your knowledge serve justice. Let your talents solve problems. Let your values inspire hope. Be fearless, Be kind. Be Babcock.”
Legacy of academic leadership and institutional growth
Reflecting on his 10-year tenure, Professor Tayo reported that data-driven policies and collaborative governance had institutionalised a culture of innovation, accountability, and integrity, defining features of sustainable academic leadership.
He cited achievements such as expansive infrastructural development and the accreditation of new courses in Engineering and Environmental Sciences. The university’s staff and alumni, he noted, continue to contribute meaningfully to global advancement.
Dr Kudakwashe Tagwirei, a Zimbabwean diplomat, delivered a special charge to the graduating class, encouraging them to actively promote peace across Africa and beyond.
He stressed the importance of applying their Babcock education towards reducing global violence and building a more harmonious society.
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