Education

JABU Celebrates Excellence: 57 Students Bag First Class as 871 Graduate

Published by Akinwale Fakinlede on December 1st, 2025.

Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU), Ikeji-Arakeji, marked another milestone in its academic journey as the institution graduated 871 students, with an impressive 57 of them earning First Class honours. The ceremony, held amid an atmosphere of pride and celebration, showcased the university’s steady commitment to academic excellence, moral discipline, and character development.

Speaking during the convocation, the university leadership applauded the resilience, hard work, and dedication of the graduating class. According to officials, the performance of the 57 First-Class graduates reflects JABU’s long-standing vision of producing highly skilled and ethically grounded professionals who can compete on both national and global stages.

The Vice-Chancellor noted that the university continues to raise the bar through quality teaching, improved learning facilities, and mentorship-driven academic programmes. He added that the outstanding performance recorded this year is a testament to the institution’s investment in innovation and student-centered learning.

Parents, guardians, and dignitaries who attended the ceremony also commended the university for maintaining a conducive learning environment that nurtures both intellectual and spiritual growth. For many students, the day marked the end of years of determination, sleepless nights, and countless hours spent in classrooms, laboratories, and the library.

As the graduates step forward into the next phase of their lives—whether pursuing advanced studies, entering the workforce, or starting entrepreneurial ventures—the university encouraged them to carry the values of integrity, leadership, and excellence instilled in them throughout their time at JABU.

The convocation ceremony closed with prayers, songs of thanksgiving, and heartfelt celebrations, as JABU reaffirmed its commitment to shaping future leaders who will positively impa

ct society.