TASFUED is set to graduate 4,785 students, including 40 who achieved First Class honours. Over 4,000 students benefited from the NELFUND programme, with 700 million naira given to students this session.
The Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adekunle Adeogun, praised President Bola Tinubu for his educational programmes, saying they help prevent students from dropping out because of money problems. He said that a total of 6,251 students have benefited from NELFUND, and 700 million naira was given to 4,210 students this session.
Prof. Adeogun encouraged students to use the programme, as it helps many continue their education. He also mentioned that the university has added 12 new courses, including Entrepreneurship Education, Land Transport Planning and Management, Physics and Electronics, and Software Engineering.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, will deliver the convocation lecture.
Graduates breakdown:
- First Class: 40
- Second Class Upper: 1,466
- Second Class Lower: 2,768
- Part-time students: 269
- Nigerian Army College of Education students: 88
During the 17th Convocation, the Visitor to the University will open a new Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre and a lecture hall built with TETFund support.
The University will also award Honorary Doctorates to three Nigerians:
- Senator Oluremi Tinubu – Doctor of Science in Education (Childhood Education)
- Prince (Dr.) Dapo Abiodun – Doctor of Science in Education (Education Management)
- Aremo Olusegun Osoba – Doctor of Science in Education (Political Science)
The convocation celebrates the university’s progress, national recognition, and commitment to excellent education. As new graduates leave, the university continues to aim to be a leading University of Education in Africa.
So far, 6,251 students have benefited from NELFUND, with 700 million naira given to 4,210 students this session alone.
