Redeemer’s University Graduates 2,471 Students at 18th Convocation, Records 200 First-Class Honours

The graduating class includes 2,030 undergraduates and 441 postgraduate students, according to the university’s Vice-Chancellor. Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, has marked its 18th convocation with a graduating class of 2,471 students, including 200 regular undergraduate students who earned First Class Honours. The figures were disclosed by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shadrach Olufemi Akindele, during activities leading up to the institution’s convocation ceremonies. The graduating group comprises 2,030 undergraduates and 441 postgraduate students. The announcement places academic achievement, research and institutional development at the centre of the university’s latest convocation activities. According to the Vice-Chancellor, 200 regular undergraduate students, representing approximately 10.5 per cent of the regular graduating class, earned First Class Honours. Another 937 students obtained Second Class Upper Division. A total of 629 students graduated with Second Class Lower Division, while 126 earned Third Class degrees and 11 graduated with Pass degrees. The figures provide a snapshot of academic performance among the graduating students. However, the distribution of degree classifications alone does not capture every aspect of a university’s performance, including research, teaching quality, professional training and graduate employment outcomes. The convocation announcement also highlighted the university’s plans to introduce 10 new full-time undergraduate programmes during the 2026/2027 academic session. The programmes include Broadcasting, Public Relations, Advertising, Information and Media Studies, Journalism and Media Studies, Film Production, Criminology and Security Studies, Biotechnology, Software Engineering, and Information Systems. The university said the programmes had received approval from the National Universities Commission. Their introduction would broaden the institution’s academic offerings in areas linked to communication, technology, security and the sciences. Prospective students should nevertheless confirm the commencement arrangements and admission requirements for individual programmes before applying. The university also announced plans to commission new facilities associated with its educational services and entrepreneurship activities during the convocation programme. Such facilities can contribute to the student experience when supported by effective teaching, adequate staffing and sustained investment. For students, the quality of practical training, access to learning resources and opportunities to develop professional skills are important considerations when selecting an institution. Convocation ceremonies represent the culmination of years of academic work, but graduates must also prepare for the transition into employment, further study or entrepreneurship. For many graduates, the next stage will require additional professional training, work experience and the ability to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges. The university’s latest graduating class therefore represents both an academic milestone and the beginning of a new stage for thousands of students. As the graduates move forward, their future achievements will help demonstrate the value of the education and training they received.