"I Wish I Can See You". Address Of The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe, FAS. 52nd (2020) Convocation Ceremonies Of The University Of Lagos
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2022-01-20
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Ogundipe, O.T
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Univversity of Lagos Press and bookshop Limited
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The 52nd Convocation Ceremonies of the University of Lagos held in January 2020 marked a significant milestone in the institution’s history, celebrating academic achievement across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The three-day event featured morning and afternoon sessions, culminating in the conferment of degrees, diplomas, and certificates to a total of 12,217 students. Of this figure, 7,799 were awarded first degrees and diplomas, while 4,418 received postgraduate qualifications, including 145 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. A faculty-by-faculty breakdown revealed substantial output in Education, Management Sciences, and the Distance Learning Institute, underscoring the university’s strategic focus on expanding access and academic diversity.
Gender-disaggregated statistics highlighted the broad participation of both male and female graduates, with 274 students earning First Class honours and distinctions. The convocation also spotlighted outstanding achievers: Ekeoseye Elizabeth Osereme, a Zoology graduate with a CGPA of 4.95, emerged as the Overall Best Graduating Student, while Umudu Joy Chinyere received the award for Best PhD Thesis in Science. The ceremonies also honored exceptional doctoral research in Humanities and Management, reinforcing the university’s role in fostering high-impact scholarship.
The convocation week commenced with a pre-convocation press briefing and included interfaith thanksgiving events, emphasizing a blend of academic, cultural, and spiritual observances. With this convocation, the current administration celebrated a cumulative graduation of 53,420 students over four cycles (49th to 52nd), affirming the university’s commitment to excellence in tertiary education. The report offers valuable insights into graduation trends, student demographics, and institutional growth, contributing to discussions on higher education metrics and performance in Nigeria.
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"I Wish I Can See You". Address Of The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe, FAS. 52nd (2020) Convocation Ceremonies Of The University Of Lagos.
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Ogundipe, O.T. (2022). "I Wish I Can See You". Address Of The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe, FAS. 52nd (2020) Convocation Ceremonies Of The University Of Lagos, Nigeria At The J.F. Ade-Ajayi Auditorium, 40p.