Lagos:Trinity University in Yaba has achieved a milestone by producing two students with perfect Cumulative Grade Point Averages (CGPAs) of 5.00, among a group of 79 first-class graduates at its fifth convocation ceremony.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Clement Kolawole, made this announcement during a news conference on Monday. The convocation ceremony is scheduled for Friday. The students who achieved this remarkable feat are Osemen Esezobor from the Computer Science Department and Osayuware Osazuwa from the International Relations Department. “Two of our graduating students finished with perfect CGPA of 5.00, a remarkable achievement that reflects their commitment to academic excellence,” Kolawole stated.
He also revealed that 147 graduates secured second class upper division honors, 48 obtained second class lower division, and 10 received third class grades. The university’s Governing Council has approved the promotion of Mrs. Modupeade Adetunji to a full Professor of Food Microbiology and Mycotoxicology, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s development.
Trinity University has introduced compulsory skills acquisition programs alongside traditional academic studies to enhance graduate employability. Additionally, some students have secured international remote jobs through a digital literacy partnership. The university has restructured its academic units into four faculties and adjusted its convocation schedule to accommodate National Youth Service Corps Orientation Course registration and foreign university admission deadlines.
Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the university’s Governing Council, Mr. Samuel Olatunji, expressed confidence in the university’s role in national development and emphasized the importance of integrity, cooperation, faith, and community development. He stated that the university is committed to nurturing responsible graduates equipped to make positive contributions to society.
The Registrar, Mr. David Oyejide, represented by Mr. Michael Bamigbola, Head of Corporate Affairs, noted the university’s growth since its inception on May 20, 2019. He expressed gratitude to stakeholders for their support and commitment to the university’s vision, saying, “Our story is unfolding by the day, and we believe it will keep getting better and greater, bringing glory to God and making a greater impact not only on students but on humanity in general.”
The convocation activities, spanning a week, include a lecture, degree conferral, prize presentations, and a thanksgiving service.