KWASU Celebrates Convocation with 16,315 Graduates and Electric Bus Conversion
The convocation, scheduled for Saturday, will acknowledge the achievements of 11,096 graduates in first degrees and 767 in higher degrees from the 2021/2022 session, along with 4,107 graduates in first degrees and 345 in higher degrees from the 2022/2023 session. The distribution includes 183 First Class, 5,145 Second Class Upper Division, 8,420 Second Class Lower Division, and 1,455 Third Class.
AKACHI NOEL 
The Kwara State University (KWASU) is set to commemorate its 10th and 11th convocation ceremony, marking the graduation of a total of 16,315 students from the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 academic sessions. Among them, 183 students will be graduating with First Class degrees.
The convocation, scheduled for Saturday, will acknowledge the achievements of 11,096 graduates in first degrees and 767 in higher degrees from the 2021/2022 session, along with 4,107 graduates in first degrees and 345 in higher degrees from the 2022/2023 session. The distribution includes 183 First Class, 5,145 Second Class Upper Division, 8,420 Second Class Lower Division, and 1,455 Third Class.
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In addition to academic accomplishments, KWASU's engineering team has made a noteworthy contribution to environmental sustainability by successfully converting a petroleum-engine bus into an electric-powered vehicle. Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, the acting vice-chancellor, announced this achievement during a pre-convocation press conference, emphasizing its significance for the university's Green Initiative and commitment to solving environmental challenges.
The engineering team's success extends beyond the bus conversion, as they have also electrified a sedan, a Hilux pickup truck, and a 22-seater Coaster bus. Investors have already expressed interest in this environmentally friendly technology.
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Professor Jimoh highlighted the importance of this initiative, positioning the institution as a leader in environmental culture and global sustainability efforts. He encouraged the state government and individuals with scrap vehicles to consider electric vehicle conversion, citing its efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and potential partnerships with the government and private institutions.
