Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State has reeled out major academic and institutional milestones as it begins activities marking its 15th Convocation and 18th Foundation Day ceremonies, with 705 graduands set to receive various degrees and honours.
At a press briefing on Monday, Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Oyesoji Aremu, said the ceremonies highlight the university’s steady rise as one of Nigeria’s most innovative private institutions committed to academic excellence, technological expansion and accessible education.
Aremu announced that of the 705 students graduating this year, 653 are receiving first degrees, including 72 who achieved First Class honours, one of the institution’s strongest academic performances to date. A further 318 graduands attained Second Class Upper, 223 Second Class Lower, while 40 earned Third Class.
The professor added that 49 postgraduate students will also receive higher degrees, comprising eight Postgraduate Diplomas, six MBAs, 36 MSc degrees and one PhD.
As part of the convocation activities, former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, will deliver the convocation lecture, titled: “Just Don’t Graduate, Innovate”, on Friday by 11.0 a.m.at Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed Auditorium of the institution.
The university now operates two colleges, the College of Medicine and the newly rechristened College of Postgraduate Studies, alongside nine faculties offering expanded programmes. Eleven postgraduate programmes are currently domiciled under the postgraduate college.
Aremu revealed that Achievers University matriculated more than 1,000 new students this year, reflecting the public’s growing confidence in the institution’s academic standards and stable calendar.
Among the standout achievers is Oni Favour Oluwafemi of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, who was selected among only 50 students worldwide for the Optica Amplify Immersion Programme in the United States, where he presented a co-authored research paper on a low-cost, machine-learning neonatal imaging innovation.
Also celebrated is First Class Accounting graduand, Bisola Iluyemi, winner of the Ondo State Accountant Forum’s Best Final Year Accounting Student Award with a CGPA of 4.87. The university’s Accounting programme also secured ICAN reaccreditation.
The institution’s pioneer Law graduates excelled at the Nigerian Law School in July 2025, producing three First Class and eight Second Class Upper results.
The VC disclosed that the university has signed an MoU with the Federal Ministry of Health for the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo, to serve as its clinical training base. A new academic building and medical students’ hostel are nearing completion and expected to open by early 2026.
He added that the institution’s Central Medical Sciences Laboratory has become a reference point nationally, attracting visits from vice chancellors seeking guidance on best laboratory practices.
Aremu highlighted improvements in ICT, including campus-wide Wi-Fi expansion, adoption of Google for Education, automation of student processes and the establishment of a 250-seat CBT centre recognised for external examinations.
Reaffirming the institution’s commitment to inclusion, the VC said 12 academic programmes remain 100% tuition-free, benefiting 319 economically disadvantaged students. Several others run on 65–80% subsidised scholarships.
During the convocation, three distinguished Nigerians will receive honorary Doctor of Science degrees: The Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi; Diplomat Prince Roland Olawumi Omowa, and Business mogul, Mr. Folajimi Akinloye Adetula.
Seven programmes recently underwent NUC accreditation, while the university has deepened research capacity with faculty publications and a national workshop on ethical health research. Security has been strengthened through partnerships with the Nigerian Army, NSCDC and private security outfits.
Aremu thanked journalists, staff and the university community for their continuous support, noting that Achievers University remains committed to a stable academic calendar, quality service delivery and raising graduates who stand out globally.
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