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Federal varsity Lokoja graduates 2169, 41 First class

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Professor Olayemi Akinwumi. VC. FUL

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A total of 2,159 students would be presented with various classes of degrees by the Federal University Lokojafor the Eight convocation ceremony to be held on the permanent site of the university in Felele.

The Vice Chancellor, Federal University Lokoja Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi disclosed this on Monday in Lokoja, on the commencement of activities to mark the eight convocation ceremony of the institution held at Felele campus.

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Giving a breakdown of the performance of the Students, the Prof. of History disclosed that 461 Students bagged Second Class upper, 974, (second class lower), 384, (third class), 3 (pass).

“In this year’s convocation ceremony, a total of 1,863 students will be conferred with first degrees, 117 students with Diploma, and 216 with Postgraduate comprising Ph.D, Master’s and PGD”. Bringing it to 2,196 Students that will be graduating from our institution”.

” This is a significant moment not just for the university but for the graduands and their families, as It marks the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance.

” We are also proud to announce that, as part of this ycar’s ceremony, Honorary Degrees will be conferred on eminent personalities who have contributed immensely to the development of the university and the nation at large.

” I wish to take this opportunity to congratulate our students. Their achievements are a source of immense pride for all of us at the University. As they prepare to embark on the next phase of their journey, we encourage them to carry with them the values they have learned here at FUL—respect, integrity, innovation, dedication and diligence” he added.

On some of the achievement of the present management of the institution, Prof Akinwumi disclosed that the University has received approval from the National University Commission, (NUC) for the introduction of several new academic programmes.

“These include LL.B. Law, D. Pharm (Doctor of Pharmacy), B Agric, B.MLS (Medical Laboratory Science), and B.Ed. Educational Management and Planning. Admissions for these programmes are ongoing for the 2024/2025 academic session, reflecting our commitment to broadening the academic opportunities available at our institution.

“In addition, the NUC has approved the full-time delivery of eight academic programmes to be run in affiliation with Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State. These programmes include B.Sc. Microbiology, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Public Administration, Banking and Finance, Mass Communication, Computer Science, and Statistics. We are also proud to collaborate with the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, National Assembly, Abuja, for postgraduate studies.

“As we celebrate the successes of our graduands, I am excited to share that the Federal University Lokoja is gearing up for the 2024/2025 academic session. We are proud to offer 58 undergraduate programs across 10 faculties, providing a diverse range of academic opportunities for our students.

“This year, over 17,000 candidates chose FUL as their first choice, with more than 11,000 scoring 160 and above in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and participating in our Post-UTME Screening exercise.

” We plan to admit 9,000 students into these programs, and I am thrilled to announce that the new
academic session is scheduled to commence on November 10, 2024.

“I am delighted to inform you that the outcome of the recent NUC accreditation exercise has been overwhelmingly positive. Of the 42 programs submitted for accreditation, 34 have received full accreditation, while eight (8) were granted interim accreditation. This remarkable achievement underscores our university’s unwavering commitment to maintaining high academic standards and delivering quality education to our students.

“Looking ahead, I am excited to share that we are expecting the second accreditation visit by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) in the first week of November 2024. This is a significant step toward securing full accreditation for our College of Health Sciences.

“Additionally, the National Universities Commission (NUC) is also scheduled for a second accreditation visit, ensuring the continued quality of our programs. We are also awaiting the visit from the Council for Legal Education, which we anticipate by the first week of November.

“This programme accreditation by these regulatory bodies is crucial to the continued growth of our academic programs, particularly in the fields of Medicine and Law, and we are fully prepared for these upcoming visits.

“I am excited to announce a landmark collaboration between our university and the Rural Electrification Agency (RISA) under the Energizing Education Programme (EP). Through this Initiative, our campus will benefit from reliable power generated from renewable energy solutions, including the installation of campus wide street lighting and the establishment of renewable energy training centers.

“This partnership marks a significant step towards ensuring a sustainable energy future for our university, while also enhancing our capacity for research and specialized training in renewable energy” professor Akinwumi added.

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