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Month: December 2025
Oba Ladoja, Sunmonu, others receive honorary doctorates as Lead City graduates 3,379
The Vice Chancellor of Lead City University, Prof. Kabiru Aderemi Adeyemo, and the institution’s Chancellor, Prof. Gabriel Ogunmola, have charged the 2025 graduating students to embrace innovation, excellence, ethical leadership and nation-building.
They made the call during the grand finale of the university’s 18th Convocation Ceremonies held at Adeline Hall, Lead City University, Ibadan.
Adeyemo disclosed that a total of 3,379 students graduated in 2025, comprising 2,162 undergraduates and 1,219 postgraduate students.
He added that 290 students earned First Class honours across various faculties, a feat he said reaffirms the university’s reputation for academic excellence. The event also marked the institution’s 20th anniversary.
The convocation, themed “The Launch of Enterprise Graduates,” brought together traditional rulers, policymakers, academics, industry leaders and other stakeholders.
It also featured the conferment of honorary doctorate degrees on distinguished Nigerians, including the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Senator Rashidi Ladoja, and the pioneer President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Hassan Adebayo Sunmonu.
In his address, Adeyemo described the ceremony as the culmination of years of dedication and intellectual growth. He noted that the 2025 convocation also reflects the university’s two-decade journey of shaping leaders who impact Nigeria and the global community.
“Dear graduates, the world you are stepping into is dynamic, technologically driven, and globally competitive, but it is full of boundless opportunities for those who are prepared,” he said.
He stressed that Lead City University had equipped its graduates with critical thinking skills, ethical leadership values, entrepreneurial orientation, practical and digital skills, and a commitment to lifelong learning. He urged them to uphold excellence, integrity, discipline and moral courage.
“You have a responsibility to create solutions, not just identify problems; to build institutions of integrity; to use technology to transform communities; to become employers rather than job seekers; and to contribute meaningfully to global development,” he said.
Adeyemo also announced that the university had submitted new academic programmes to the National Universities Commission (NUC) for approval as part of its expansion plans. He revealed that the institution invested over ₦200 million in staff training and capacity building in the last academic year. A total of 120 academic staff and 23 administrative staff attended national and international conferences, while 300 benefited from in-house training.
“These capacity-building initiatives have empowered staff with modern skills, strengthened professional competence, and ensured that Lead City University maintains the standards of a world-class academic environment,” he said.
He added that the university’s 82 academic programmes currently enjoy full accreditation, alongside strengthened digital infrastructure, improved campus security and an expanding student population.
In his remarks, the Chancellor, Prof. Ogunmola, congratulated the graduating students and urged them to uphold values that will distinguish them globally.
At the ceremony, honorary doctorate degrees were conferred upon notable Nigerians for their significant contributions to national development. Oba Ladoja received a Doctor of Science (Public Administration), while Comrade Sunmonu also received a Doctor of Science (Public Administration). Others honoured were Olalekan Bello, Chairman of FCSL Asset Management Company, and Olakunle Williams, CEO of Tetracore Energy Group.
Speaking after receiving his award, Oba Ladoja commended the university’s growth and applauded the management for “placing the institution at the forefront of excellence.”
Bello, who spoke on behalf of the awardees, praised LCU as a citadel of learning committed to shaping character and preparing graduates for global relevance. He urged the graduands to remain principled and resilient in a rapidly evolving, innovation-driven world.
Among the graduating students was Mrs Ajibola Lawal, wife of the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, who earned a Master of Philosophy in Business Administration.
Lead City varsity graduates 290 first class students at 18th convocation
Lead City University, Ibadan, on Wednesday graduated a total of 2,162 students across various faculties as it marked the grand finale of its 18th convocation ceremony, with 290 of the graduands earning first class honours.
The vice chancellor, Professor Kabiru Adeyemo, disclosed this during the event held at the university’s multipurpose hall. He said the ceremony reflected years of “dedication, perseverance, and intellectual growth” by the students.
“A total of 2,162 graduands were conferred with first degrees, while 1,219 graduands were conferred with higher degree awards, making a total of 3,379.
“The 2025 convocation marks the culmination of years of dedication, perseverance, and intellectual growth by our students, supported by their families, mentors, and the entire university community,” he said.
Adeyemo noted that the convocation spanned several days of academic celebration.
“We celebrate excellence across different faculties and reflect on the legacy of a university that continues to impact lives, inspire leadership, and contribute meaningfully to society,” he said.
The vice chancellor also announced the institution’s move to secure approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to introduce new programmes across multiple faculties.
On staff development, Adeyemo said: “The university has been able to sponsor both teaching and non-teaching staff for both international and local conferences. The university sponsored 120 academic staff and 23 administrative staff to attend national and international conferences, workshops, and training programmes.
“Furthermore, in-house training programmes were organised for 300 staff members in collaboration with Fortune Royal Multiconcepts, reinforcing skills in administration, teaching, and research.”
He emphasised the impact of the training initiatives, noting: “The continuous training and retraining of our teaching and non-teaching staff have yielded remarkable improvements in performance, efficiency, and overall service delivery. These capacity-building initiatives have empowered staff with modern skills, enhanced professional competence, and strengthened their ability to meet the dynamic demands of a world-class university environment.”
Adeyemo disclosed that the university had invested over N200 million in staff development.
“This substantial investment has not only elevated the quality of teaching and administrative operations but has also positioned our staff to compete favourably with their counterparts globally.
“This deliberate commitment to staff development underscores our belief that a well-trained workforce is essential to sustaining academic excellence, institutional growth, and the global reputation of Lead City University,” the VC added.
At the ceremony, the university conferred honorary doctorate degrees on the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja; the pioneer president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Hassan Adebayo Sunmonu; Chairman of FCSL Asset Management Company, Olalekan Bello; and Chief Executive Officer of Tetracore Energy Group, and an alumnus, Olakunle Williams.
Speaking, Oba Ladoja expressed admiration for the institution’s growth, adding that he was impressed by “the level of development in the school.”
Olubadan also commended the management for “its outstanding efforts in putting the institution at the front burner.”
In his remarks, Bello praised Lead City University as “a citadel of learning whose vision and excellence have continued to illuminate the educational landscape of Nigeria.”
He added: “Today, we, the honourees, remain grateful for the timeless opportunities and life journey which, to a large extent, are unpredictable. But with the grace of God, discipline, and unwavering commitment to service, great things are possible.
“Lead City University has not only committed itself to academic excellence but has also taken the responsibility of reshaping character, instilling values, and preparing men and women for meaningful global impact.”
Bello urged the graduands to remain focused and principled as they begin new chapters.
“Anchor your lives with integrity, diligence, and moral courage. Be exceptional. The world you are entering is dynamic, innovation is reshaping industries, redefining work and transforming societies,” he said.