Crescent University, Abeokuta, has graduated 1,008 students at its 18th convocation and awarded its first 16 PhDs since its founding.
The doctoral graduates came from four departments: Accounting, Biochemistry, Computer Science and Mass Communication.
The ceremony was held on Friday and Saturday at the university’s main auditorium. Dr Rafiu Ebiti was also installed as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council.
Honorary doctorates went to the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Saka Matemilola; legal practitioner Prof Yusuf Ali (SAN); and Dr Lukman Bolaji.
Vice-Chancellor Prof Ibraheem Gbajabiamila said 897 graduates earned first degrees. Of these, 99 got First Class, 439 Second Class Upper, 289 Second Class Lower, 64 Third Class and six Pass degrees.
At postgraduate level, 79 earned master’s degrees, six an MBA and seven an MA. Three received Postgraduate Diplomas.
Ashimi Adedamola of Mass Communication was named overall best graduating student for the 2026 session.
Gbajabiamila said the university has set up a Knowledge Laboratory to support digital learning. Proprietor Prince Ma’ruf Ajibola (SAN) reaffirmed the school’s commitment to academic and moral education.
