Babcock University Holds 23rd Convocation: 3,568 Students Graduate, 243 Bag First Class Honours

By Prince Agbedeyi Odimientimi Desmond
Global Egberi Media International

Ilisan Remo, Ogun State | Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Celebrating Excellence: A Milestone Achievement

Babcock University, a premier faith-based institution in Nigeria, celebrated academic brilliance during its 23rd Convocation Ceremony held on Sunday at its main campus in Ilisan Remo, Ogun State. A total of 3,568 students graduated across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, reaffirming the university’s commitment to academic distinction and holistic education.

Record-Breaking First Class Honours

In a historic academic feat, 243 students graduated with First Class degrees, showcasing the university’s robust academic structure and the dedication of its students. Among them, Lawal Oyiza, an Economics graduate, emerged as the Best Graduating Student with an exceptional Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.97.

Breakdown of Graduating Classes

The university's Registrar announced that out of the 3,568 graduates:

• 2,543 students earned first degrees
• 686 completed postgraduate programmes, including:
• 217 PhD degrees
• 30 MPhil degrees
• 359 Master’s degrees
• 80 Postgraduate Diplomas

Vice Chancellor's Final Charge to Graduates

In an emotional valedictory address, the outgoing Vice Chancellor, Professor Ademola Tayo, who is set to leave office in November 2025 after a decade of transformative leadership, encouraged the graduands to live impactful lives rooted in service, tolerance, and character.

“Dear graduates, you have responsibilities to Nigeria and the whole world. I encourage you to set aside your iPods, iPads and iPhones for a while and focus on your fellow human beings,” he urged.

Prof. Tayo emphasized the importance of volunteerism, spiritual discipline, and using education as a tool for justice and innovation. “Let your knowledge serve justice. Let your talents solve problems. Let your values inspire hope. Be fearless, be kind. Be Babcock,” he concluded.

A Decade of Academic Transformation

Highlighting key achievements under his administration, Professor Tayo recounted the university's tremendous growth including:

• Institutionalization of data-driven leadership practices
• Accreditation of new academic programmes, particularly in Engineering and Environmental Sciences
• Massive infrastructural expansion
• Elevated global profile through alumni and staff achievements

Pan-African Message: Promote Peace and Development

Dr. Kudakwashe Tagwirei, a Zimbabwean diplomat and special guest speaker, urged the graduating class to embrace peacebuilding and leadership roles across Africa and beyond. He charged them to apply their education toward reducing global violence and fostering harmony in their respective communities.

Conclusion

The 2025 Convocation Ceremony of Babcock University not only celebrated academic achievements but also reinforced the institution’s vision of raising servant-leaders equipped to transform society. With the graduation of thousands of bright minds, Nigeria gains a new generation of professionals ready to influence change, drive innovation, and uphold values of excellence and integrity.

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