Remarkable Achievements at Adekunle Ajasin University Convocation: 62 First-Class Graduates Honored

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Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA), proudly celebrates its 13th convocation ceremony, honoring 6,837 graduates from the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 academic sessions. Among the remarkable achievements, 62 students earned first-class honors, showcasing the institution’s commitment to academic excellence.

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1 Academic Excellence and Global Recognition
2 Honorary Degrees and Notable Awards
3 Overcoming Challenges to Maintain Standards

Achievements in Numbers

First-Class Graduates: 62 students

Second-Class Upper: 1,941 students

Second-Class Lower: 3,486 students

Third Class: 684 students

Pass Category: 8 students

Postgraduate Students: 657, including 46 Ph.D. holder

Academic Excellence and Global Recognition

AAUA’s commitment to research and innovation has earned global recognition. Eight academics from the institution were featured in the 2024 Stanford-Elsevier ranking of top global scientists, a testament to the university’s world-class standards.

Honorary Degrees and Notable Awards

During the convocation ceremony:

Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa received an honorary Doctorate of Public Administration.

Mr. Adegboyega Adefarati was awarded a Doctorate of Political Science.

Mr. Hazmat Subair was conferred with a Doctorate of Business Administration.

Overcoming Challenges to Maintain Standards

Despite funding constraints, AAUA continues to excel in both academics and research, reaffirming its position as a leading institution in Nigeria.