Seventy-one students of Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, graduated with First Class during the institution’s 11th convocation on Friday.
This marked the highest number of top-tier graduates in the school’s history.
The 11th Convocation Ceremony, themed “The Release of Pathfinders 2024,” was presided over by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole O. Ajanaku, who shared the remarkable achievements of the graduating class with an enthusiastic audience.
The event, according to a broadcast on the varsity’s website, is taking place at the Multipurpose Hall, Landmark University, Omu Aran, in the state.
In his address, Ajanaku remarked, “Today, we celebrate our highest number of First Class graduates since the inception of Landmark University, a testament to our relentless pursuit of academic excellence.”
He provided a breakdown of the graduating class noting that of “the 617 undergraduates, 283 earned Second Class Upper, 252 achieved Second Class Lower, and 11 were awarded Third Class degrees. Additionally, 61 postgraduate degrees were conferred, including 11 Ph.D.s, 6 Masters, and 11 Postgraduate Diplomas.”
“This is a landmark achievement. Our students have excelled across disciplines, showcasing the strength of our academic programmes and their own dedication to learning,” Ajanaku added.
