194 bag first class as UNIZIK prepares to graduate 16,842

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Nnamdi Azikiwe University will confer degrees on 16,842 students at its 20th and 21st convocation, with 194 graduating with a first class. Read More:…

The Vice Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof. Ugochukwu Anyaehie, has announced that the institution will confer degrees on a total of 16,842 students at its 20th and 21st Convocation Ceremonies, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to academic excellence, innovation, global relevance and sustainable development.

Anyaehie said 194 of the graduands will obtain a First Class degree across various fields, comprising 4,230 Second Class (Upper Division), 7,982 Second Class (Lower Division), 1,932 Third Class, 65 Pass, and 482 Unclassified degrees.

The VC disclosed this during a press briefing held at the Council Chambers, UNIZIK, Awka, on Thursday as the institution prepares to host its 20th and 21st combined convocation ceremonies from November 15 to 20, 2026.

According to him, 2,039 graduands will receive higher degrees with the postgraduate cohort consisting of 603 PhDs, 1,113 Master of Science degrees, 29 M.Phil degrees, and 294 Postgraduate Diplomas.

He congratulated the graduands, describing their success as a reflection of discipline, hard work and perseverance, adding that the university had prepared them both in learning and character to face global challenges with competence, character and creativity.

Outlining the major milestones and infrastructural achievements recorded by his administration, the VC listed several ongoing and completed projects, including the multi-million dollar grants and ICT digitalisation, securing of UNIZIK’s selection into the Federal Government’s $617.7 million investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises programme, supported by the Bank of Industry and Agence Française de Development.

He said, “It is a great privilege to welcome you to this press briefing as UNIZIK prepares to host its 20th and 21st Combined Convocation Ceremonies from November 15 to 20 2026.

“The combined convocation will feature graduates from the 2025 and 2026 academic sessions who have successfully completed their various programmes and have been…

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