University of Uyo Announces 31st and 32nd Combined Convocation

The University of Uyo (UNIUYO) in Akwa Ibom State has announced plans to hold its 31st and 32nd combined convocation ceremonies on Saturday, November 14, 2026. According to the institution, a total of 22,961 students are set to graduate, marking a significant increase in the number of students completing their academic programs compared to previous years.

Breakdown of Academic Achievements

Vice-Chancellor Professor Christopher Nyong Ekong provided a detailed breakdown of the graduating class during a recent media briefing. The figures indicate that 19,217 students will receive first degrees, while 814 will be awarded diplomas and 248 will receive certificates. Additionally, 2,682 students are slated to receive postgraduate qualifications.

Among those receiving first degrees, academic performance was categorized as follows:

• First Class Honours: 214
• Second Class Upper: 7,216
• Second Class Lower: 10,468
• Third Class: 917
• Pass: 402

The 214 students achieving First Class Honours represent an increase of 40 individuals compared to the 174 recorded during the university’s 29th and 30th combined convocation in 2024.

Growth and Future Scheduling

The total number of graduands, 22,961, reflects an approximately 84.4 percent increase over the 12,450 students who graduated during the last combined ceremony in November 2024. Professor Ekong noted that this upcoming event will be the final time the university administration combines multiple graduating sessions. He expressed a commitment to returning to a regular, single-session convocation schedule by streamlining the processing and approval of examination results.

Honorary Doctorate Recipients

In addition to the conferment of standard degrees, the university will award honorary doctorate degrees to four Nigerians in recognition of their contributions to societal and human development. The recipients include:

• Dr. Agbu Kefas, Governor of Taraba State
• Chief Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)
• High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited
• Mr. Ubong Obot, Managing Director of Ubotex Nigeria Limited

The ceremony is scheduled to take place at the university’s permanent site in Nwaniba.

Conclusion

As the University of Uyo prepares for this milestone, the event highlights both the growth in student enrollment and the institution’s stated goal of normalizing its academic calendar. The convocation serves as a formal recognition of the academic efforts of over 22,000 students and the contributions of the selected honorary degree recipients.

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