By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu
Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos, has produced two students with perfect Cumulative Grade Point Averages (CGPAs) of 5.00 among 79 first-class graduands at its fifth convocation ceremony.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Clement Kolawole, disclosed this on Monday at a news conference to announce activities for the convocation ceremony scheduled for Friday.
Kolawole identified the two graduands with perfect CGPA as Osemen Esezobor of Computer Science Department and Osayuware Osazuwa of International Relations Department.
“Two of our graduating students finished with perfect CGPA of 5.00, a remarkable achievement that reflects their commitment to academic excellence,” he said.
He said 147 graduands secured second class grade (upper division) and 48 obtained second class grade (lower division), while 10 emerged with third class grade.
The vice-chancellor also announced that the university’s Governing Council had approved the elevation of its academic staff, Mrs Modupeade Adetunji, to a full Professor of Food Microbiology and Mycotoxicology.
He described the development as a milestone in the institution’s growth.
He also said the university had introduced compulsory skills acquisition programmes alongside academic studies to improve its graduates’ employability.
He disclosed that some Trinity University students secured international remote jobs through a partnership focused on digital literacy.
Kolawole said the university had restructured its academic units into four faculties.
He also said that it adjusted its convocation schedule to enable its graduates to meet National Youth Service Corps Orientation Course registration deadlines and foreign university admission deadlines.
In his remarks, Mr Samuel Olatunji, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the university’s Governing Council, expressed confidence in the institution’s capacity to contribute meaningfully to national development.
Olatunji stressed the importance of integrity, cooperation, faith and community development.
He said the university remained committed to nurturing responsible graduates equipped to make positive contributions to society.
“We place a high premium on integrity, strong values, cooperation, reverence for God and community development as essential pillars for nurturing responsible graduates,” he said.
Earlier, the university’s Registrar, Mr David Oyejide, said the university had continued to grow since its establishment on May 20, 2019.
Oyejide was represented by Mr Michael Bamigbola, Head of Corporate Affairs Unit of the university.
He thanked stakeholders for consistent support and commitment to the institution’s vision.
“Our story is unfolding by the day, and we believe it will keep getting better and greater, bringing glory to God and making a greater impact not only on students but on humanity in general,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the weeklong convocation activities include a convocation lecture, conferment of degrees, presentation of prizes and a thanksgiving service. (NAN)
MIL/AIR/IGO
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Edited by Abujah Racheal/Ijeoma Popoola
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