The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) will confer 167 students with First Class Honours at its 54th convocation ceremony.

The ceremony, which kicked off with a press briefing on July 22, 2025, at the Enugu campus, saw a total of 9,821 students graduating with first degrees and diplomas.

Addressing journalists on Tuesday, the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oguejiofor Ujam, said the graduation statistics reflect the dedication and hard work of the students, as well as the commitment of the faculty and staff.

“These figures reflect the dedication and hard work of our students as well as the commitment of our faculty and staff,” he said.

The breakdown of the graduation statistics, as announced, includes “First Class Honours: 167; Second Class Honours (Upper Division): 3,485; Second Class Honours (Lower Division): 5,217; Third Class Honours: 739; Pass: 33 and Unclassified: 180.”

In addition to the first degree graduates, the university will also award higher degrees and postgraduate diplomas to 1,892 students.

According to the breakdown, 616 Doctor of Philosophy graduates, 1,101 Master of Science graduates, and 133 Master of Business Administration graduates.

Ujam also highlighted some of the achievements of his administration, including the establishment of the Directorate of Grants and Scholarships, which aims to enhance the university’s capacity to attract and manage external funding for research and student scholarships.

“The establishment of this directorate is a clear demonstration of our commitment to nurturing talent and fostering groundbreaking research, ensuring that our university remains at the forefront of knowledge creation and dissemination,” Ujam concluded.

Pupils at Divine Wisdom Schools, Awka, in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State will not forget last Saturday, July 19, so soon.

That day, the management of the school located at Ifite village behind the old Government House rolled out drums to celebrate its graduating pupils.

As expected, the schoolchildren, their parents, friends and well-wishers came in their numbers to rejoice with them.

A series of activities were lined up to entertain the participants at the event.

These included cultural dances, a presentation by the Nursery 3 pupils, phonics presentation, a presentation in French language, and the coronation of the new Igwe and Lọlọ of the school among others.

The director of the school, Chief Amaechi Obiesili, in his welcome address, explained that the event was actually an annual program where “we celebrate, bless, advise, encourage and pray for our graduating, as well as our outgoing pupils who will be venturing into higher cadre in their academic lives from Nursery 3 to Basic 1 and from Basic 6 to JSS 1 respectively.”

Chief Amaechi Obiesili delivering his welcome address

Going down the memory lane, Obiesili recalled that the school had a humble beginning with about 11 pupils and a single classroom block.

“But today, by the special grace of God, it has over 200 pupils with standard structures”, he added.

The director revealed that the citadel of learning had secured full government’s approvals and certifications to legally operate daycare, crèche/kindergarten, nursery and basic schools.

“The school also has a Certificate of Upgrade, with special school code and brand name, to legally undertake external examinations such as Common Entrance exams, First School Leaving Certificate exams and so on”, Obiesili disclosed.

Speaking further, the director said: “We have continued to maintain high standards in all our endeavours especially as regards employment of quality teachers with N.C.E and/or B.Ed certificates with passion to teach.

“We have continued to provide sustainable security for both our pupils and staff through our CCTV cameras in addition to the physical security personnel on ground.”

Obiesili commended his staff for their contributions towards the growth and progress of the school and for keying into his vision of making the citadel of learning the best of its kind in the state.

The outgoing Igwe of the school crowning the new Igwe

Meanwhile, the event witnessed the selection and coronation of Wisdom Uzodimma Ibe and Unique Josephson as the new Igwe and Lọlọ of the school.

Ibe (Igwe Uzodimma) is a Primary 5 pupil who will be moving to Primary 6 by the next academic session while Josephson (Achalugo Nwaanyị ọma), Primary 4, will be moving to 5.
The duo took over from Nnabuenyi Nwagbo (Ezedioramma) and Mmasinachi Nwachukwu (Adamma Nwaanyị ọma). The two pupils will be moving to Primary 4 when the next academic session begins.

Three boys and four girls contested this year’s Igwe and Lọlọ of the school but after a careful observation of the contestants and their performances, a five-member panel comprising of three men and two women settled for Ibe and Josephson.

The new Igwe and Lọlọ are expected to reign for one year.

By Christian Aburime

After 21 years of being without electricity, students of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Uli Campus are set to start enjoying power supply courtesy of Governor Chukwuma Soludo.

This formed part of the commitments of the Governor during his one-day working visit to the campus in Ihiala Local Government Area.

Even Uli as a community will equally benefit from the intervention when completed.

The Governor said that even though the campus environment is orderly, it needs serious infrastructure upgrade.

“We have to work out plan to connect power back to Uli and the campus.

“Uli campus is not forgotten.

“Our party mantra and governing ideology is leave no one behind.

“Education is the future and the foundation of Anambra.

“That is why we are investing in human capital that is productive at home and exportable abroad. We must deliberately invest in qualitative education. Yes! We are paying serious attention to quality.

“To do this, we also have the PPCP framework”, the Governor reiterated.

While stressing the importance of having access to internet, the Governor also promised to provide access to internet and WiFi in public places within the campus, expressing optimism that it will further deepen their access to the digital world.

“Today’s world is about what you can do, not just the certificate you possess.

“Digitalisation will give this campus an advantage”, the Governor assured.

“We will also begin the gradual construction of the internal roads in the campus.

He called on the community to make efforts to protect the institution.

The Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, gave assurance of their unalloyed prayer and support for the Governor who she described as education-friendly.

The Acting Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Kate Omenugha thanked the Governor for visiting as well as the support he has given to them, including their accreditation.

“We are developing our strategic vision.

“There are so many abandoned projects in the campus. If we propel this Uli campus, it’ll translate to the Japan of Africa”, she added.

Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Ernest Ezeajughi, Chief Protocol officer, Hon Chinedu Nwoye (Glamour), member representing Ihiala Constituency One at the Anambra State House of Assembly, Barr. Jude Ngobili and his Ihiala Two counterpart, Hon. Chukwuebuka Iloh, Mayor, Ihiala Local Government Area, Anayo Orjiakor, among others, were present at the event.