Achievers University to Graduate 836 Students, 98 First Class

Achievers University in Owo, Ondo State, is set to graduate 836 students at its 16th convocation ceremony on October 31. Among the graduates, 98 students will receive First Class honours.

The graduating class consists of 786 undergraduate and 50 postgraduate students. The breakdown of undergraduate degrees includes 423 Second Class Upper Division, 229 Second Class Lower Division, and 36 Third Class degrees.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Omolola Irinoye, announced these figures during a press briefing at the university's Senate Chamber. She emphasized the university's commitment to quality education and defended against claims that private universities award too many First Class degrees.

Irinoye explained that the institution maintains strict academic standards, including a 70 percent attendance requirement for examination eligibility. The university has also established a quality assurance unit to monitor teaching and learning, contributing to its growing reputation and student enrolment.