Only First Class Graduates To Attend UI Convocation

By Samantha Allen

Published: November 13, 2021 | 3:57 PM GMT

The management of the University of Ibadan, Oyo state, has reiterated its earlier decision to allow only First Class graduates attend the forthcoming convocation ceremony.

The institution made the emphasis while issuing a disclaimer against online and social media reports which claim that the management had lifted the ban on the decision.

Disregard The Publication
The management, in a statement issued by the Director of Public Communication, Mr Olatunji Oladejo, who described the report as mischievous, deceitful, misleading, unreliable and irresponsible urged all graduates, parents, guardians and the general public to disregard the publication.

The statement entitled “UI lifts ban on non-firsy class graduate to attend convocation: A disclaimer” reads in parts “The management of the University of Ibadan wishes to refute an information being circulated by one online medium, naasvoice, to the effect that the institution will allow non-first class graduates at this year’s graduation ceremony.

“The said publication is mischievous, deceitful, misleading, unreliable and irresponsible.

“Graduates, parents, guardians and the general public are advised to disregard the publication.

“As earlier stated, the University’s management takes this seemingly painful decision in order to curtail and contain the spread of Covid-19 pandemic, and its Delta variant which is virulent, during the period of graduation ceremony.

“We are restating that ‘attendance at the International Conference Centre is open to First Class Honours graduands and recipients of prizes and awards only’.

“We are using this category of graduates as a point of contact with over 8,000 graduates at this year’s ceremony.

We could have invited graduates in the third class or pass division.

We appreciate our stakeholders for their understanding and co-operation in this circumstance.

The management used the medium to congratulate the 2021 graduates on the landmark occasion and prayed for the joy of the event to be permanent in their lives.

Lateefah Ibrahim
Only First Class Graduates To Attend UI Convocation

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.