The University of Nigeria, Nsukka is set to graduate 167 First Class students during its 54th convocation ceremony.
The event, which began with a press conference on July 22, 2025 at the Enugu campus, will see a total of 9,821 students receiving first degrees and diplomas. An additional 1,892 students will be awarded higher degrees and postgraduate diplomas.
Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Oguejiofor Ujam addressed journalists during the briefing, commending the academic achievements of the graduating class.
“These figures reflect the dedication and hard work of our students as well as the commitment of our faculty and staff,” he stated.
The breakdown of first degree classifications shows 167 First Class Honours, 3,485 Second Class Honours (Upper Division), 5,217 Second Class Honours (Lower Division), 739 Third Class Honours, 33 Pass degrees, and 180 unclassified degrees.
For postgraduate awards, the university will graduate 616 Doctor of Philosophy recipients, 1,101 Master of Science graduates, and 133 Master of Business Administration awardees. Professor Ujam highlighted some of the institution’s recent accomplishments, including the establishment of the Directorate of Grants and 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,” the Vice-Chancellor explained.
The convocation ceremony will formally recognize the academic accomplishments of UNN’s 2025 graduating class, with the 167 First Class honorees representing the institution’s highest academic achievers. The event marks another milestone in the university’s 54-year history of academic excellence and commitment to quality education.
