Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, is set to graduate 6,374 students in the 2023/2024 academic session, with 71 earning first-honours.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shaykh Luqman-Jimoh, announced this at a press conference marking the 12th Convocation ceremonies of the university. He also noted that 1,828 students achieved second-class upper honors, while 517 postgraduate students completed their programs during the session.
The convocation ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the ultramodern Performing Arts Building. As part of the event, Emeritus Professor Abubakar Sani Sambo, President-elect of the Nigerian Academy of Science, will deliver the Convocation Lecture titled “The Optimum Utilization of Nigeria’s Energy Resources for Sustainable Growth and Development of the Nation.”
Highlighting the university’s achievements for the academic year, Professor Luqman-Jimoh revealed that 10 new degree programs have been introduced and approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC), increasing the number of faculties from nine to 11. Additionally, the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital has been upgraded to support the clinical requirements of the MBBS program.
However, he acknowledged challenges faced by the institution, including land encroachment, inadequate road infrastructure, and hostel facilities. The Vice-Chancellor expressed gratitude to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq for his support in addressing these issues, including the approval of the new minimum wage for staff.
