The Osun State University, Osogbo, awarded degrees to thousands of students across its 15 faculties at the institution’s 15th Convocation Ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic session. The Nigeria Education News was live on campus and the official summary of results gathered by our correspondent revealed that the university produced 49 first-class graduates, alongside hundreds in the second-class categories, cementing its growing reputation as a centre of academic excellence.
In total, 2,505 students successfully completed their programmes, with results distributed across the First Class, Second Class Upper, Second Class Lower, Third Class, and Pass divisions. Among these, the largest concentration of graduates fell into the Second Class Upper and Second Class Lower divisions, consistent with national trends in Nigerian universities.
The breakdown showed that the Faculty of Agricultural Production and Management produced 2 first-class, 24 2nd class-uppers, 36 2nd class lower and a 3rd class. This is particularly significant as Nigeria seeks to strengthen food security and agricultural innovation. The Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources and Management, 4 2nd class upper, 5 2nd class lower was produced. This reflects the growing relevance of renewable resources in global energy and environmental solutions.
Out of 368 graduates in Basic Medical Sciences, the faculty recorded 3 first-class, 180 second-class upper, 167 second-class lower, and 18 third-class. In faculty of Education, 2 first class, 30 2nd class upper, 74 2nd class lower, 17 3rd class and a pass was produced. This reflects the faculty’s continued role in training the next generation of teachers and educationists for Nigeria’s development.
The Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences graduated 328 students, including 10 first-class, 130 second-class upper, 154 second-class lower, and 34 third-class. Its performance underscores the rising influence of applied sciences in tackling Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges.
From the Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, 114 graduates were recorded. Of these, 1 person earned first-class honors, 37 had second-class upper, and 76 were in the second-class lower category. The faculty’s strong showing in upper categories highlights the rigorous training of medical professionals at UNIOSUN.
Similarly, the Faculty of Nursing Sciences graduated 89 students, producing a first-class graduate, 76 with second-class upper, and 12 with second-class lower. Nursing Sciences also stood out with 224 graduates, producing 2 first-class, 90 second-class upper, and 121 second-class lower.
The Faculty of Culture graduated 270 students, including 7 first-class, 80 second-class upper, and 161 second-class lower, and, 22 3rd class.
In the Faculty of Law, a total of 122 students graduated, with 2 first-class, 71 second-class upper, 48 second-class lower, and 1 third-class. The law faculty’s contribution highlights UNIOSUN’s role in shaping Nigeria’s legal and justice system through quality graduates.
The Faculty of Management Sciences recorded one of the largest graduating groups, with 348 students. Among them, 5 attained first-class, 150 second-class upper, 179 second-class lower, and 14 third-class. This strong output in management disciplines emphasizes the faculty’s contribution to producing skilled administrators and business leaders.
The Faculty of Social Sciences produced 224 graduates, including 5 first-class, 69 second-class upper, 137 second-class lower, and 13 third-class. Meanwhile, the Faculty of Humanities graduated 237 students, producing 2 first-class, 90 second-class upper, 121 second-class lower and, 24 3rd class.
In the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, 86 graduates emerged. Among them, 1 first-class, 25 second-class upper, 44 second-class lower and, 16 3rd class were recorded, reflecting the faculty’s role in preparing ICT experts for Nigeria’s growing digital economy.
Engineering and Environmental Sciences also had impressive outputs. The Faculty of Engineering graduated 94 students, including 7 first-class, 23 second-class upper, 50 second-class lower, and 14 third-class. The Faculty of Environmental Sciences graduated 29 students, recording 1 first-class, 9 second-class upper, 15 second-class lower, and 4 third-class.
In total, the summary revealed:
- First Class: 49
- Second Class Upper: 988
- Second Class Lower: 1,279
- Third Class: 178
- Pass: 1
The Vice-Chancellor praised the graduates, emphasizing that their results were a product of resilience, discipline, and dedication. He urged them to translate their academic knowledge into societal impact, becoming ambassadors of both the university and the nation.
With this convocation, UNIOSUN has once again demonstrated its role as one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing universities, committed to excellence in teaching, research, and community service.
