RismadarVoice Reporters
November 13, 2026
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State, has announced that 256 students will graduate with first-class honours out of 3,039 candidates scheduled to receive first degrees at its 37th convocation ceremony.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adenike Oladiji, disclosed the figures during a press conference on Friday ahead of the university’s convocation activities.
According to Oladiji, the graduating students comprise 2,152 males and 887 females.
Providing a breakdown of their academic performance, she said 1,717 students obtained second-class upper degrees, while 964 graduated with second-class lower honours.
Another 102 students earned third-class degrees, bringing the total number of first-degree graduates to 3,039.
The vice-chancellor described the graduating class as a product of sustained academic engagement, research, practical training and personal development.
She explained that the university remained committed to producing graduates equipped with the knowledge, technical competence and problem-solving abilities required to succeed in a competitive environment.
Oladiji emphasised that FUTA’s educational objectives extended beyond awarding certificates, noting that the institution continued to prioritise entrepreneurship education, innovation and practical learning.
She said the university was strengthening opportunities for students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges, particularly in technology, agriculture, manufacturing, environmental management and digital services.
According to her, these initiatives were intended to prepare graduates not only for employment but also for entrepreneurship and job creation.
The vice-chancellor further reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to maintaining academic standards and ensuring that its programmes remained relevant to industry requirements and national development priorities.
She also disclosed that more than 7,000 FUTA students had benefited from the Federal Government’s Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme.
Oladiji said additional students were undergoing the application process, describing the loan initiative as an important intervention in expanding access to tertiary education.
Meanwhile, the university’s 37th convocation programme runs from November 13 to November 21, 2026.
The award of first degrees is scheduled for November 20, while postgraduate degrees will be conferred on November 21.
Oladiji assured that FUTA would continue to strengthen research, interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation-driven education to support Nigeria’s technological advancement and economic development.
