Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Ogun State, is set to graduate 324 students at its eighth convocation ceremony, with 69 graduands earning First Class honours across its regular academic programmes and distance learning and executive education programmes.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oyedunni Sola Arulogun, disclosed this on Monday, October 19, 2026, during a press conference ahead of the convocation scheduled for Tuesday, October 27.
According to Arulogun, the graduating cohort comprises 281 students from the university’s regular programmes and 43 from the Centre for Distance Learning and Executive Programmes (CEDLEP).
Of the 281 regular-programme graduands, 53 earned First Class degrees, 142 obtained Second Class Upper, 78 graduated with Second Class Lower, while eight received Third Class degrees.
The figures indicate that First Class graduands account for approximately 18.9 per cent of the regular-programme cohort, while Second Class Upper graduates make up about half of the group.
For the distance learning and executive programmes, 16 of the 43 graduands earned First Class degrees, 19 obtained Second Class Upper, and eight graduated with Second Class Lower degrees.
Combined, the 69 First Class graduands represent approximately 21.3 per cent of the university’s total graduating population of 324 students.
Speaking on the institution’s academic direction, Arulogun said the university was focused on producing graduates equipped with relevant knowledge, practical skills and values to address contemporary challenges.
She stressed that institutional growth should not be measured simply by increasing student numbers but by the quality and relevance of the education provided.
“Our commitment is not expansion merely for numbers. Growth must be matched by quality, relevance and sustainability,” she said.
The Vice-Chancellor said this year’s convocation theme, “Next-Gen Minds. Next-Level Impact,” reflected the need to prepare graduates for a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, digital transformation, entrepreneurship, climate change, public health concerns and economic uncertainty.
She argued that universities must look beyond certificates and assess whether their graduates can apply their education to solve problems, create opportunities and contribute meaningfully to society.
“The more important question is, ‘What can our graduates do with what they know?’ At Chrisland University, we believe that knowledge must ultimately translate into impact,” she said.
Arulogun explained that the university was prioritising academic development, research, entrepreneurship, technology, infrastructure, character formation and international visibility as part of its institutional development agenda.
On research, she said the institution was encouraging scholarship capable of addressing practical challenges and informing public policy, industry and community development.
She also highlighted entrepreneurship as an important part of preparing students for life after graduation, noting that higher education should equip young people not only to seek employment but also to identify opportunities, establish businesses and create jobs.
Addressing the influence of artificial intelligence on professional practice, the Vice-Chancellor said universities must respond to technological changes already affecting fields such as healthcare, finance, communication, law and business.
She maintained, however, that technological competence must be accompanied by ethical responsibility and strong personal values.
The university has also announced that the convocation lecture will be delivered by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako. The lecture is titled “Beyond the Degree: Next-Generation Leadership, Innovation and Impact in a Changing World.”
According to Arulogun, the lecture will examine the qualities graduates need to remain relevant in a changing professional environment, including competence, character, creativity and the ability to deliver measurable value.
“A certificate can open a door, but what keeps that door open is competence, character, creativity and the capacity to deliver value,” she said.
The ceremony is also expected to feature recognition for outstanding students through awards covering academic performance, leadership, innovation and service.
Arulogun attributed the graduands’ achievements to their commitment and hard work, alongside the support of parents and guardians and the contributions of academic and non-academic staff.
The forthcoming convocation will provide an opportunity for Chrisland University to celebrate its graduating students and assess its broader mission of linking academic learning with practical skills, innovation and responsible leadership.
With 69 of the 324 graduands earning First Class honours, the university’s announced results also highlight the performance of students across its regular and alternative learning programmes as it prepares the next cohort of graduates to enter professional life or pursue further studies.
