339 Students Graduate with First Class Honors from Nigerian Private University

A total of 339 students have earned First Class degrees from a leading Nigerian private university, showcasing the institution’s academic excellence and commitment to quality education.

During the 19th Convocation ceremony on Friday in Ota, Prof. Abiodun Adebayo, the Vice-Chancellor of Covenant University, announced that 339 students achieved First Class Honours for the 2023/2024 academic session.

He announced that this year, 1,456 students graduated in total. Among them were 339 First Class graduates, 762 with Second Class Upper Honors, 330 with Second Class Lower Honors, and 25 Third Class degrees. Additionally, there were also 151 postgraduate degree recipients.

Sanni Oluwademilade, who graduated from the Department of Industrial Mathematics in the College of Mathematics, earned top honors as the best-graduating student with an impressive Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.99.

“The introduction of Eagles 2024 will expand our network to include over 24,000 Covenant Eagles already excelling worldwide by revitalizing neglected areas and restoring former desolations,” Adebayo remarked. “The University is deeply thankful to God as we launch another group of next-generation leaders into the world, poised to become catalysts for positive change in our nation, continent, and globally.”

Adebayo also highlighted that Covenant University has been acknowledged by Higher Times Education in the World Universities Ranking 2025 as Nigeria’s top university and the leading institution in West Africa.

Chancellor David Oyedepo stated that the mission of the university has always focused on providing quality education to help young people steer clear of lifelong challenges. “From the beginning, it was understood that Covenant University aimed to become one of the world’s leading institutions. It’s no surprise that it has been an award-winning university nearly from its start. As you’re aware, we are currently one of Nigeria’s most popular private universities, for which we give glory to God,” he commented.

He highlighted the university’s dedication to tackling character issues among young people and its function as a solution-driven institution.

In his speech, Bishop David Abioye, the university’s Pro-Chancellor, urged graduates to embrace patience in their future pursuits. Under the theme “Necessity of Patience,” he emphasized that the institution has prepared them to be leaders and encouraged them to step into society as change-makers.

Abioye encouraged the graduates to find solutions for their community’s challenges and aim to rise like eagles.