The Adeyemi Federal University of Education AFUED, Ondo, during its first convocation ceremony as a university, conferred the first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, alongside the Osemawe of Ondo, Oba Victor Kiladejo, and Toyin Falola, a Professor of African Studies, University of Texas at Austin, U.S with a honourary doctorate degree award.
Prominent politician and recently appointed Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Engineer Kayode Olubunmi Ojo, received the award on behalf of the first lady.
Over 12,000 students were conferred with different certificate awards, with 51 students bagging First Class, 3,090 with Second Class Upper, 6,805 got Second Class Lower, 2,087 with Third Class while 154 got Pass.
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Speaking on behalf of the first lady, after the receiving the honour, Ojo thanked the Management and Members of the Governing Council of the Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo.
He counseled the new graduates to put into full use the knowledge they have acquired while studying in the Institution, while charging them not to forget the institution that moulded them.
The Ekiti born politician assured the management of Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo that the University will be incorporated and carried along in the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President.”