Covenant University graduates 371 students with first-class degrees
A computer engineering graduate topped the class of 1,843 with a near-perfect 4.99 grade point average.
Ota — Covenant University in Ota, Ogun State, graduated 1,843 students at its 21st convocation, 371 of them with first-class honours, the vice-chancellor, Timothy Anake, said.
The class of 2025/26
- 1,655 undergraduates and 188 postgraduates.
- First class: 371. Second class upper: 926. Second class lower: 345. Third class: 13.
- Best graduating student: Etta Queendolin of the Department of Computer Engineering, with a cumulative grade point average of 4.99.
Anake said the result reflected the determination of the students and the dedication of staff, and that the university aims to turn out graduates who can compete for jobs, create them and build enterprises.
The chancellor, David Oyedepo, told graduates the world needs problem-solvers. "Don't wait to see problems solved; but take steps to solve problems," he said. The pro-chancellor, Faith Oyedepo, urged them to "make global impact and begin locally".
Source: Punch, 30 October 2026.
