RismadarVoice Reporters
October 30, 2026
Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, has graduated 1,843 students for the 2025/2026 academic session, with 371 earning First Class honours during its 21st convocation ceremony held on Friday, October 30, 2026.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Timothy Anake, disclosed the figures during the ceremony for the award of first and higher degrees and the presentation of prizes to outstanding graduates.
According to Anake, the graduating students comprised 1,655 undergraduates and 188 postgraduate students, reflecting the institution’s continued emphasis on academic excellence and professional development.
A breakdown of the undergraduate results showed that 371 students obtained First Class honours, representing approximately 22.42 per cent of the graduating undergraduate population.
Another 926 students earned Second Class Upper degrees, 345 graduated with Second Class Lower, while 13 received Third Class honours.
Miss Etta Queendolin of the Department of Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, emerged as the overall best graduating student with an outstanding Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.99.
Anake attributed the academic achievements to the determination of students, the dedication of lecturers and the university’s commitment to maintaining high educational standards.
He reaffirmed the institution’s resolve to produce graduates equipped with the knowledge, skills and entrepreneurial capabilities required to compete in the global labour market.
The Vice-Chancellor encouraged the graduates to pursue innovation, establish businesses, advance research and contribute meaningfully to national development.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Chancellor, Bishop David Oyedepo, urged the graduates to become problem-solvers rather than passive observers of society’s challenges.
He emphasised the importance of discovering personal purpose, maintaining focus and taking practical steps towards addressing problems confronting communities.
Oyedepo noted that societal challenges also presented opportunities for innovation, leadership and meaningful contributions.
Similarly, the Pro-Chancellor, Pastor Faith Oyedepo, congratulated the graduates and encouraged them to embrace continuous learning, professional development and integrity.
She urged them to look beyond personal accomplishments and develop solutions capable of transforming communities and improving lives.
The university leadership maintained that academic qualifications should serve as a foundation for responsible leadership, entrepreneurship and positive societal impact.
The ceremony celebrated the achievements of the graduating students while reinforcing the institution’s commitment to preparing graduates for emerging opportunities.
