A total of 60 out of the 1,645 graduating students of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere- Ekiti, bagged First Class degrees.
The Vice-Chancellor, Babatunde Omojola, said 563 graduates secured Second Class Upper Division, 854 obtained Second Class Lower, while the remaining 168 graduated with Third Class degrees.
Omojola, who spoke in Ikere-Ekiti on Monday during a press conference heralding the institution’s second convocation, scheduled to climax on Saturday, said, “These figures are not just statistics; they reflect our commitment to academic excellence, quality teaching and the resilience of our students”.
He assured all that “BOUESTI remains committed to its mandate of producing graduates who are not only academically sound, but also innovative, entrepreneurial and globally competitive”.
The VC hailed Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji; the university Chancellor, Wole Olanipekun; and the Governing Council Chairman, Patrick Aina, for developments in the institution, particularly in the last one year.
He also lauded the pioneer Vice-Chancellor and his predecessor, Olufemi Adeoluwa, whose dedication, he said, “laid solid foundation for the university. His efforts have positioned BOUESTI as a force to reckon with”