IBADAN
The Vice Chancellor of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso, Professor Razaq Olatunde Rom Kalilu, revealed on Tuesday that approximately 94 students from the institution will graduate with first-class honors during the university’s 17th convocation ceremony. This event coincides with the 35th Founder’s Day celebration.
During an interview with reporters at the University’s Senate Building, the Vice Chancellor mentioned that a remarkable 11,528 students are set to graduate. Out of these graduates, 94 have achieved first-class honors, 2,086 will be receiving second-class upper division degrees, 3,494 are graduating with second-class lower divisions, 756 are obtaining third-class distinctions, and 12 are passing with ordinary grades.
From the overall total of 11,528 graduates, 8,102 will receive their bachelor’s degrees. In Nursing Science, 7 students achieved a distinction, 1,741 earned an upper credit, and 145 received a lower credit. For Medicine and Surgery, there are 133 who passed, indicating a satisfactory performance in the field, whereas this does not apply similarly across non-medical fields.
The highlights of the 17th convocation ceremony as outlined by the Vice Chancellor encompass tree planting, a research fair and exhibition, along with performances including the convocation play and cultural acts planned for April 16. Additionally, the convocation lecture and alumni day are set for April 17, whereas Friday, April 18, will feature the Jumu’ah service, and Sunday, April 20, has been reserved for church services. The conferral of first degrees and awards is scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, while Wednesday, April 23, 2025, will see the presentation of postgraduate diplomas and advanced degrees.
Discussing the accomplishments, aspirations, and hurdles faced by the university, Professor Kalilu stated, “All our educational courses have received proper accreditation from both the National Universities Commission and pertinent professional organizations. Our six recently introduced standard academic programs—Theatre Arts, Psychology, Communications, Linguistics, Yoruba, and Political Science—have successfully passed the resource validation conducted by the national commission and are now fully functional.”
Likewise, the five recently added undergraduate programs within the realm of Open and Distance Learning—namely Cyber Security Science, Science Laboratory Technology, Transport Management, Crop Production and Soil Science, and Environmental Protection—are now fully functional.
The university is progressively expanding its global presence through research initiatives, faculty and student exchanges. It has formed partnerships with various educational bodies worldwide, including institutions like the University of Kentucky and the University of Utah in the United States, along with organizations such as the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the Bayer Foundation from Germany. These collaborations have led to the creation of entities like the Humboldt Research Hub, which focuses on centers dedicated to emerging and resurgent infectious diseases within the university’s framework.
It is worth mentioning that the university’s ratings have consistently improved since 2023. In 2025, according to the Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings, GT remains the top-ranked public university in Nigeria. Additionally, the same year, the Interdisciplinary Science Ranking (ISR) evaluated universities based on their involvement and impact in interdisciplinary sciences. This ranking placed LAUTECH at second place nationwide and positioned them between 251st and 300th globally.
“Our aim is to rank among the world’s top 100 universities, which is indeed an ambitious target, yet achievable. Considering this aspiration along with the continuously increasing number of enrolled students, it becomes crucial for us to enhance our facilities, integrate advanced technology into teaching and research processes, and diversify both faculty and student bodies—among several other critical and pressing measures needed. Therefore, we earnestly request all stakeholders to back the LAUTECH initiative,” stated Professor Kalilu.
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