UNILAG Celebrates Two Graduates with 5.0 CGPA, Prepares for 55th Convocation

UNILAG Celebrates Two Graduates with 5.0 CGPA, Prepares for 55th Convocation

By Fly Cable News

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced Damilare Adebakin and Samuel Badekale, both from the Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, as its best-graduating students with perfect CGPAs of 5.0. They lead the list of 16,409 graduating students ahead of the 55th convocation ceremonies.

Vice-Chancellor Folasade Ogunsola revealed that the graduates include 9,684 first-degree and diploma recipients, 6,659 postgraduate awardees, and 66 graduates from the UNILAG Business School. A breakdown of results shows 561 first-class degrees, with the Faculty of Management Sciences producing the highest number (125).

The convocation will feature honorary degrees awarded to Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Fola Adeola, and Kolawole Adesina. The lecture, titled “Universities as Hubs for Development and Wealth Creation,” will be delivered by NESG CEO Tayo Aduloju.

UNILAG also highlighted notable 2024 achievements, including the establishment of West Africa’s first university-based GMP laboratory and the launch of a Green Air Initiative with electric buses for campus transport. The ceremonies begin on January 10 with a Jumat service and conclude on January 19 with a thanksgiving service.