UNIUYO to Graduate 22,961 Students, Honors Tompolo

The University of Uyo (UNIUYO) is set to hold its 31st and 32nd combined convocation ceremonies on November 14, 2026, graduating a total of 22,961 students, an increase of 10,511 from the previous convocation in November 2024. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Christopher Nyong Ekong, announced that 214 students will graduate with First Class Honours, up from 174 in 2024.

The ceremony will also confer honorary doctorate degrees on four notable Nigerians: Dr Agbu Kefas, Chief Dr Samuel Ogbuku, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), and Mr Ubong Obot, recognizing their contributions to societal development. The breakdown of graduates includes 19,217 receiving first degrees, 814 with diplomas, 248 with certificates, and 2,682 with postgraduate qualifications.

Professor Ekong emphasized that this would be the last combined convocation under his administration, which began on June 16, 2026, and he aims to restore regular convocation schedules and enhance the university's academic excellence.