Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU), Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, will graduate 1,043 students, including 83 first-class degree holders, at its 17th convocation ceremony scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2026.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olasebikan Fakolujo, disclosed this on Monday while unveiling activities for the convocation and the university’s 20th anniversary celebrations.
He said the graduating students comprised 897 undergraduate degree recipients and 146 postgraduate students.
Giving a breakdown of the undergraduate results, Fakolujo said 83 students earned first-class honours, 429 obtained second-class upper division degrees, while 301 graduated with second-class lower division honours.
He added that 74 students would receive third-class degrees, while 10 would graduate with pass degrees.
At the postgraduate level, the university will award 22 doctoral degrees, 94 academic master’s degrees, 27 Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees and three postgraduate diplomas.
Speaking on the institution’s achievements since its establishment, Fakolujo said JABU had awarded 10,448 undergraduate degrees since commencing academic activities in February 2007 with an initial enrolment of 246 students.
He said the cumulative figure comprised 426 first-class graduates, 3,730 second-class upper division graduates, 4,928 second-class lower division graduates, 1,336 third-class graduates and 28 pass-degree recipients.
According to him, the university has also awarded more than 800 postgraduate degrees and qualifications, contributing to the development of professionals and researchers across various fields.
The vice-chancellor said the institution’s alumni were making contributions to national development in sectors such as business, academia, research, public service, technology and finance.
He also highlighted the performance of JABU students in professional examinations, describing their results as evidence of the institution’s commitment to academic excellence and professional training.
Fakolujo disclosed that Medical Laboratory Science students recorded a 100 per cent success rate in their 2026 professional examinations for the third consecutive year.
He added that Nursing Science students also achieved a 100 per cent success rate in the 2026 registered midwife professional examination.
The vice-chancellor further noted that the university’s law graduates had continued to distinguish themselves at the Nigerian Law School.
He said the performance of students in external professional examinations remained an important measure of the university’s ability to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills required to succeed beyond the classroom.
The 17th convocation ceremony will form part of activities marking the university’s 20th anniversary and will feature a book launch and a convocation lecture.
