Chrisland Varsity will graduate 324, produce 69 first class honors

Firdaus Obiremi

Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Ogun State, will graduate 324 students at its eighth convocation ceremony, with 69 graduates of its regular academic programs and distance learning center earning top honours.

This was revealed by the vice-rector of the university, prof. Oyedunni Sola Arulogun, at a press conference before the convocation scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the institution’s marquee.

According to the vice-chancellor, 281 students graduated from the university’s regular academic programs, while another 43 completed their studies through the Center for Distance Learning and Executive Programs.

Of the 281 graduates from the regular programmes, 53 achieved first class honours, or 18.9%, while 142, or 50.5%, achieved upper division second class diplomas.

Another 78 graduates, equal to 27.8%, obtained a Lower Second Class diploma, while eight students, equal to 2.8%, graduated with Third Class honors.

The distance learning center recorded an even higher percentage of first-class graduates: 16 of the 43 graduates, or 37.2%, achieved first class.

Nineteen students at the center earned upper-division second-class diplomas, while eight earned lower-division second-class diplomas.

The convening conference will be delivered by the Deputy Minister of Health and Social Security, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako.

The conference, titled “Beyond Graduation: Next Generation Leadership, Innovation and Impact in a Changing World,” is expected to examine the role of education, innovation and leadership in preparing graduates for emerging global challenges.

Speaking on the significance of the ceremony, Arulogun said the university is committed to producing graduates who can translate academic knowledge into practical solutions to social problems.

He said the institute’s 2026 convocation theme, “Next-Gen Minds. Next-Level Impact,” reflects its determination to equip students with the knowledge, character, creativity and practical skills needed to contribute meaningfully to national development.

According to her, the rapidly evolving global context, driven by artificial intelligence, digital technologies, entrepreneurship and emerging socioeconomic challenges, requires universities to prepare students for more than acquiring academic certificates.

He said, “The most important question is, ‘What can our graduates do with what they know?’ At Chrisland University we believe that knowledge must ultimately translate into impact.”

Arulogun added that a university degree should serve as a basis for innovation, responsible leadership and problem solving rather than an end in itself.

He noted that employers and society increasingly expect graduates to demonstrate practical competence, integrity, creativity and the ability to identify opportunities in a competitive environment.

A breakdown of the results showed that the College of Management and Social Sciences recorded 103 graduates, including 17 first-class recipients, 44 upper-division second-class graduates, 37 lower-division second-class graduates and five third-class recipients.

The College of Natural and Applied Sciences produced 70 graduates, including 10 first-class recipients, 28 upper-division second-class graduates, 29 lower-division second-class graduates and three third-class recipients.

Similarly, the College of Business and Management Sciences recorded 55 graduates, of whom nine achieved first-class honours, 39 achieved upper-division second-class degrees and seven graduated with lower-division second-class degrees.

The nursing program produced 53 graduates, including 17 first-class graduates, 31 upper-division second-class graduates and five lower-division second-class graduates.

The university will also present awards and recognition to deserving students in recognition of academic excellence, leadership, innovation and service.

Arulogun attributed the graduates’ achievements to their hard work and perseverance, as well as the contributions of parents, guardians, faculty and other members of the university community.

The vice-chancellor said the university is strengthening its academic programs to align with national development priorities and changing labor market demands.

He explained that the institution’s expansion strategy was driven by quality, relevance and sustainability rather than simply increasing student enrolments.

According to her, health and allied health education remain important areas of focus, with the university seeking to contribute to Nigeria’s healthcare workforce by producing professionals who combine scientific knowledge with compassion, professionalism and community service.

On research, Arulogun said the institution is encouraging academics to develop solutions to practical challenges, stressing that research should go beyond publications to influence policy, improve public health, strengthen communities and support industrial development.

He added that entrepreneurship and innovation are promoted to prepare students not only to seek employment but also to set up businesses, create opportunities and generate jobs for others.

The vice-chancellor also highlighted the growing importance of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies in education and the world of work.

He said the university is committed to providing students with the skills needed to use such technologies productively while understanding their ethical implications.

“Our responsibility is therefore to ensure that students understand emerging technologies, know how to use them productively and, equally importantly, understand their ethical implications,” he said.

Arulogun further revealed that the institution will continue to invest in infrastructure to support teaching, learning, accommodation, security and technology as its academic programs and student population expand.

She, however, warned that academic knowledge without integrity could be dangerous, stressing that the university aims to produce graduates distinguished by moral values, responsible leadership and a strong sense of humanity.

According to her, the institute’s vision is to produce graduates who combine knowledge with character, competence with compassion, technology with humanity, ambition with responsibility and innovation with integrity.

It also identified partnerships, research collaborations and academic networks as essential to strengthening the university’s national reputation and international visibility.

Arulogun argued that institutional reputation was built through quality teaching, credible research, excellent graduates, productive partnerships, and demonstrable contributions to society.

The week’s program includes professional induction ceremonies, a convocation dinner and an awards evening, the awarding of diplomas and a thanksgiving service.

The activities began on Tuesday 20 October with the presentation of the public health graduates in the university auditorium.

The induction into the profession of graduates in Medical Laboratory Sciences is scheduled for Wednesday 21 October, while that of graduates in Nursing and Midwifery will take place on Thursday 22 October.

Physiotherapy graduates will have their induction on Friday 23 October, while the convocation dinner and awards evening will be held on Sunday 25 October in the university tent.

The induction of IT graduates is scheduled for Monday 26 October, before the main convocation and awarding ceremony on Tuesday 27 October.

The program will conclude with a thanksgiving and dedication service on Wednesday, October 28.

Inviting parents, guardians, alumni, university partners and members of the public to the ceremony, Arulogun said the convocation represents more than just the celebration of academic achievements.

He described it as an affirmation of faith in a new generation of Nigerians equipped to contribute to leadership, innovation and public service.

The vice-chancellor expressed optimism that graduates with knowledge, character, creativity and courage would be better placed to contribute to national development and meet the demands of an increasingly technology-driven world.

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