University of Ibadan Vice-Chancellor Congratulates Graduates on Convocation

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode O. Adebowale, has congratulated the 2025 graduating class, stating that they have been shaped by the university's rigorous scholarship, critical thinking, and diverse environment.

During the convocation ceremony, Professor Adebowale emphasized that the graduates carry the legacy of esteemed individuals who have walked the university's halls and are now equipped to navigate a complex and ever-changing world.

In his address, the Vice-Chancellor reminded the graduates that their convocation marks the beginning of a lifelong journey of learning and contributing to societal development. He urged them to be creative, courageous, enterprising, and technologically savvy, and to acquire employability and professional skills to complement their academic prowess.

The commencement speaker, Dr. Charles T. Akinsete, a senior lecturer in the Department of English, encouraged the graduates to strive for various forms of wealth, including spiritual, physical, time, social, and financial wealth. He affirmed that they have been equipped to face life's challenges and that their graduation is a testament to their potential to excel.

The ceremony also included the presentation of prizes to the best graduating students and award winners from various faculties, recognizing their outstanding achievements.