“In the pursuit of making the Institution a world-class hub of creative thinkers and harnessing potentials not just in Nigeria but internationally, the University continues to build partnerships with reputable institutions, the public sector, industry players, commercial enterprises and crucially, the media in achieving our laid down objectives as evident in my six-point agenda.

Professor Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe, (Vice Chancellor, UNILAG)

This, among other things, was said by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe, FAS, at the Pre-Convocation Press Conference held at the Senate Chamber, 2nd Floor, Senate House on Monday, March 2, 2020.

 The Press Conference marked the commencement of the 2019 (51st Convocation Ceremony. The Vice Chancellor welcomed everyone to the Press Conference and stated the programmes lined up for the auspicious event.

In his speech, the Vice Chancellor mentioned that the Convocation Ceremonies would take place between Monday, March 2 and Friday, March 13, 2020 at the J.F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium. The programmes lined for the Convocation is as follows:

The Vice Chancellor, further shared the statistics of the graduating students as shown below:

He also disclosed that ALIMI, Ibrahim Adedeji of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering emerged the overall best graduating student and the best in the field of science with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of (4.98). He is closely followed by Popoola, Victoria Opeyemi of the Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences emerged best graduating student in the Humanities with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of (4.90). he also noted that the overall best Ph.D. Thesis for this Year’s convocation ceremonies is entitled “Bio-Ecology, Immuno-Histochemistry and Genetic Heterogeneity of Portunid Species from the Coastal Waters of Lagos State, Nigeria”  by Moruf, Rasheed Olatunji of the Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Science. The best Ph.D. thesis in the Humanities titled “Effects of Trade Flows and Institutions on Environmental Quality in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1996-2016 “ was by Mesagan, Peter Ekundayo from the Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences.

He gave a further breakdown of the graduating students for each Faculty. He further disclosed that the award of Emeritus Professor shall be given to Professor Oye Ibidapo-Obe, a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos and the award of Honorary degrees shall be given to Dr. Stella Ameyo Adadevoh, Alhaji (Dr.) Muhammadu Indimi and Chief Biodun Shobanjo.

 He mentioned that the University has improved its ranking this year. He also mentioned some of the developments in the University some of which include: improved research, internationalisation and international partnerships; increased in entrepreneurship drive, improved staff and student welfare and security. He also disclosed some of the awards won by staff and students of the University

He thereafter revealed that preparation is ongoing as the best sporting facilities are being put in place for the success of the NUGA Games which the University is set to host and win in November 2020.

He mentioned the various infrastructure upgrade in the University, appreciated the kind gestures of the former Governor of Lagos State, great alumni and friends of the University.

Lastly, the Vice Chancellor listed out ways the University has impacted its immediate community as part of its community service.

Read the full speech HERE

Afterwards, the University Anthem was launched and rendered by the UNILAG Choir. The UNILAG Anthem portrays the mission, vision and core values of the University.

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