The Mountain Top University, Ogun State, will on Thursday, produce 36 first class graduates.
Speaking on Monday at a press briefing, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Elijah Ayolabi, said the fifth Convocation of the university, had a total of 348 graduates.
He added that the convocation lecture, titled, ‘Optimising your potential in a challenging future,’ would be delivered by the Former Governor of Akwa-Ibom State, Emmanuel Udom.
He said, “It is my distinct honour to inform you that in this fifth Convocation ceremony of the University, we have a total of 348 graduates. 329 graduates will be conferred with the award of first degree, two for PhD, one for Mphil. degree, 15 for Masters’ degree and one for postgraduate diploma with a total of 36 first class students.”
“These numbers adequately reflect the university’s commitment to ensuring that only the best and brightest among the students graduate with the deserving degrees.”
Ayolabi shared the significance of the year’s convocation and the university’s commitments to providing seamless uninterrupted academic progress
He said, “This convocation is significant in many ways but the most important is that it marks the fifth time the university will be graduating students through uninterrupted academic programs since the inception of the university in 2015. It is a watershed which underscores the university’s commitment to providing excellent education through hard work, dedication, commitment and inclination to success.”
“At the inception of this university, one of the cardinal objectives was to ensure seamless, uninterrupted academic progress in the university.
“I am happy to announce to you that the university has not failed in that regard. Every year, students who meet the requirements for graduation and successfully complete their academic requirements pass out from this university in flying colours. This is part of our commitment and we will pursue it vigorously to maintain our reputation as a university of excellence in Nigeria and in the world at large.”