The Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Prof. Edward Olanipekun, has announced that several eminent Nigerians will be conferred with honorary doctoral degrees at the institution’s 28th Convocation ceremonies.
Addressing journalists at the Convocation Press Conference, Prof. Olanipekun listed the awardees as Pastor E.A Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God; Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo, the first civilian governor of Ekiti State; former secretary of health, Prince Julius Adeluyi; and Princess Folorunsho Alakija.
He also revealed that the university will graduate 91 First Class graduates and numerous other second class graduates, highlighting the institution’s commitment to academic excellence. Notably, five Law graduates achieved First Class honors at the 2024 call to bar.
In addition to academic achievements, Prof. Olanipekun announced disciplinary actions against staff and students involved in misconduct. Nine staff members were dismissed, ten appointments were terminated, and five individuals were warned and pardoned. Furthermore, three staff members were suspended. Regarding students, twelve were expelled, thirty were suspended, six were warned, and seven were exonerated.
Highlighting the academic accomplishments of EKSU, Prof. Olanipekun stated that out of 10,894 graduates, 91 attained First Class degrees, including 73 Ph.D. graduates, 81 Masters graduates, and 1 Postgraduate Diploma recipient. Additionally, 58 new medical doctors were inducted into the profession by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria on February 8th.
Reflecting on his tenure, Prof. Olanipekun listed achievements such as the approval of 16 new academic programs, including BSc Mass Communication and BSc International Relations. He also expressed gratitude to the Federal Government for intervention funds from agencies like TETFund and NEEDS Assessment, which facilitated the completion of numerous projects on campus.
The Vice Chancellor commended the university’s ambassadors and educators for their contributions to EKSU’s success.
The Convocation ceremony is scheduled to take place on the 3rd and 4th of April 2024, marking a significant milestone for the institution.
