Six graduands among the 2,868 students who bagged Master’s degree in various disciplines at the University of Ibadan have been awarded with scholarship for their exceptional performance.
The six geniuses, who were unveiled at the day-three of the 76th convocation/Founder’s Day celebration, scored above 7.00 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). They are to proceed for their PhD with full scholarship, courtesy of the University of Ibadan as a reward for their outstanding performance at the Master’s degree level.
Among them were, Ayomide Adepoju Esther, Abiodun Oyeleye, among others.
In his remarks at the third convocation ceremonies, the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor Kayode Adebowale, said UI through its post graduate college had consistently mediated excellence in post graduate and research, producing the highest level of manpower in Nigeria, West Africa and the African continent.
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In furtherance of this laudable objective, he stated “our post graduate college has over the years, organised series of interdisciplinary discourses delivered by distinguished personalities of the academic and business world both within and outside Nigeria to share their experiences with the University of Ibadan on the broad theme of education and national development.
He noted also that the post graduate college has also continued to be a major driving force to transform research and post graduate institutions.
Speaking about the achievements and sustainable development of the institution in the past one year, he said “some of our staff and students have distinguished themselves both nationally and internationally through their remarkable contributions to knowledge.”
Congratulating the graduands he said: “your achievement is a testament to your perseverance and dedication. Having earned a post graduate degree in this era, you are now entrusted with the responsibility of contributing to the revitalisation of our nation’s economy and society with the knowledge and skills you have gained.”
He urged them to be creative, innovative and courageous in applying them to the challenges that lay ahead, adding “be good ambassadors of this university no matter where life takes you.
It is my sincere hope that you will go on and make a positive impact in the various sectors of Nigeria’s economy for growth and development,” the VC said.
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