DELSU Graduates 6,172 Students, 107 with First Class Honors

Delta State University (DELSU) held its 18th convocation ceremony, graduating a total of 6,172 students, including 107 who achieved first-class honors. Vice Chancellor Prof. Samuel Asagba disclosed these figures during the ceremony, emphasizing the university's expansion and commitment to academic excellence.

The convocation also saw the awarding of 871 postgraduate degrees, including PhDs, master's degrees, MPhil, and postgraduate diplomas. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, represented by Deputy Sir Mondai Onyem, urged graduates to embrace innovation and digital skills to succeed in a competitive global economy.

He stressed the importance of aligning education with 21st-century realities and highlighted the role of graduates in driving economic growth. Prof. Asagba described the convocation as a significant academic milestone that reflects the university's performance and the support from the state government, particularly in regular salary payments for staff.