Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, is set to graduate 836 students at its 16th convocation ceremony, including 98 undergraduates who have earned first-class degrees.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Omolola O. Irinoye, disclosed the figures on Friday during a press briefing ahead of the university’s convocation activities scheduled for October 30 and 31, 2026.
According to the vice-chancellor, the graduating class comprises 786 undergraduate students and 50 postgraduate students, reflecting the institution’s academic output across its various programmes.
Irinoye defended the number of first-class graduates, attributing their performance to the university’s investment in quality assurance and its commitment to maintaining academic standards.
She indicated that the results reflected the institution’s emphasis on academic excellence and the systems put in place to support students’ performance.
The forthcoming ceremony will mark another milestone in the university’s academic calendar, bringing together graduating students, their families, university officials and other stakeholders to celebrate the achievements of the graduating class.
The graduation of 98 first-class students is also expected to draw attention to the institution’s academic standards and its efforts to prepare graduates for further studies, professional careers and other opportunities.