Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, on Saturday graduated a total of 1,050 students, with 67 of them emerging with First-Class honours.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, announced this during the institution’s 23rd Convocation Ceremony.

He said the increase in the number of First-Class graduates reflects the university’s rising academic standards, the resilience of its students, and the dedication of its faculty members.

According to him, 408 students finished with Second-Class Upper Division, while 162 earned Second-Class Lower Division.

He added that 225 others were awarded various distinguished qualifications, including the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). Three of these graduates bagged distinctions in Community Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Pharmacy.

Ezemonye noted that, in total, 862 candidates received first degrees, marking a significant improvement compared to previous years.

He further disclosed that the university conferred 188 higher degrees, comprising 59 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees, 103 Master’s degrees, and 26 Postgraduate Diplomas.

“This demonstrates our commitment to advancing knowledge and producing specialists who can drive development at the highest levels,” he said.

In his remarks, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Prof. Ahmed Tijani-Mora, urged the graduates to uphold the university’s values and continue to project excellence wherever they find themselves.

“Without being immodest, we are proud of our accomplishments over the past 26 years as a productive training ground for Nigeria’s much-needed manpower to drive national governance and the economy,” he stated.