2016 convocation university of ibadan news update
Here are some news updates on the 2016 Convocation of the University of Ibadan:
Convocation Ceremony Held
The University of Ibadan (UI) held its 2016 Convocation ceremony on November 25-27, 2016. The ceremony was attended by dignitaries, including the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Abel Idowu Olayinka, and other notable guests.
Award of Degrees
During the ceremony, the University awarded degrees to over 12,000 students who completed their undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The degrees awarded included First Class Honours, Second Class Upper, Second Class Lower, and Pass degrees.
Honorary Doctorates
The University also conferred honorary doctorates on six distinguished individuals, including:
- Professor Wole Soyinka, Nobel Laureate and renowned playwright
- Professor Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank
- Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Professor Olikoye Ransome-Kuti, former Minister of Health and renowned pediatrician
- Professor Oladapo Afolabi, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan
- Professor Olufunmilayo Fagbenle, renowned gynecologist and obstetrician
Special Awards
The University also presented special awards to outstanding students and staff members. The awards included the Best Graduating Student in each faculty, the Best PhD Thesis, and the Best Staff in each faculty.
Convocation Address
The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Abel Idowu Olayinka, delivered the convocation address, urging the graduating students to be good ambassadors of the University and to use their knowledge and skills to make positive impacts in their communities.
Closing Remarks
The ceremony was brought to a close with a vote of thanks by the Chairman of the Convocation Committee, Professor Adeyinka Aderinto. The ceremony was attended by over 10,000 guests, including parents, guardians, and well-wishers of the graduating students.
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