The Vice-chanellor of Bells University of Technology,Ota, Prof.Abel Olorunnisola, said that 114 Students would be graduating with first class honours in its forthcoming Convocation on Nov.7.
Olorunnisola,disclosed this during the 18th Convocation Press Conference on Wednesday in Ota.
The VC said that a total of 1,061 students, including First Degree: 730, Postgraduate Diplomas:78, Master’s Degrees:222: and Doctorate(Ph.D):31, would be graduating for 2025/2026 Academic session.
“I am particularly proud to announce that 114,representing 15.6 percent of our undergraduate students passed with first class honours.
“However,the overall best graduating students is miss Kafayat Lawal,from Department of Computer Science,achieved a perfect Cumulative Grade Point(CGPA) of 5.0 in Computer Science.”he said.
Olorunnisola said that 330 students with Second Upper division,while 239 with Second Class Lower division and 44 would graduate with Third Class Division.
The VC reiterated the institution ‘s commitment in providing conducive environment through enhanced infrastructure for both students and staff to improve the global international ranking.
Olorunnisola said that in compliance with National Universities Commission (NUC) Directive,the University formally established the college of Computing (COLCOMP), positioning our curriculum right at the cutting edge of Information Science,Cyber security and Computer Science.
According to him,the University made a historic debut in the prestigious 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) sustainability impact ranking, assessing our institutional contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals(SDGS).
Olorunnisola added that out of over 309 Universities in Nigeria,BellsTech proudly secured a place among the elite ranked institutions, placing 7th overall in Nigeria and 6th among Nigeria Private Universities.
He highlighted the schedule of Convocation events to include Health walk, Professional induction,and Convocation Awareness Jingles on Nov 2, Professional Body Induction for Nov 3,
Opening Ceremony of Science & Technology Fair,Inter-Collegiate Competition, and University Sports Challenges,would holds on Nov 4,
While on Nov.5,
Postgraduate Hooding Ceremony and the Vice-Chancellor Award for Scopus Scholars would take place , Convocation Lecture and Kumar Service,would holds on Nov. 6.
The VC said that the grand finale would holds at BUPF International Conference Centre,featuring the Conferment of Honourary Degrees,Award of Higher Degrees, Diplomas,First Degree and Presentation of Prizes would be on Nov.7. (NAN)