Trinity University Gears Up for 3rd Convocation Ceremony in Vibrant Lagos
Exciting times are ahead for Trinity University, as it prepares to celebrate its 3rd Convocation Ceremony on Friday, March 21, 2025. This remarkable event will mark a significant milestone for the institution, which began operations just three years ago in 2019. With a total of 122 graduating students, the celebration is set to spotlight outstanding academic achievements, including a notable 28 students who will receive first-class degrees.
During a recent press conference, Vice-Chancellor Professor Clement Kolawole shared insights into the upcoming festivities. Between March 17 and 20, various events will take place on the university’s beautiful campus located in Yaba, Lagos. Not only will this convocation highlight the achievements of graduating students, but it will also weave in the university’s seventh matriculation ceremony, introducing 554 new students ready to embark on their academic journeys.
Breaking down the statistics, Professor Kolawole revealed that among the graduating cohort, 65 students will receive second-class upper degrees, 25 will receive second-class lower, and a small percentage will earn third-class degrees. Among these graduates, women are showing impressive representation, with 15 out of the 28 first-class awards going to female students. The standout graduate is Farouq Adedolapo Animasaun, hailing from the Computer Science department, who has achieved a remarkable Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.95.
A highlight of the convocation will be the inaugural graduation of nursing and midwifery students, adding a new chapter to the university’s exciting journey. Six nursing graduates, along with two students from the science and laboratory disciplines, will receive their degrees, having also obtained three professional certificates in their fields.
To inspire the new graduates and their families, Dr. Cosmas Maduka, the esteemed chairman of Coscharis Group of Companies, will deliver a thought-provoking convocation lecture on March 19, centered around the theme ‘Success is not a degree’. This is a timely reminder that educational accomplishments are only one part of a broader path to success.
Meanwhile, the academic experience for incoming students will be enriched by a matriculation lecture from Professor Adenike Oladiji, Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, who will expound on ‘The Central Place of University Education in Personal and National Development’ as part of the orientation for the new academic session.
Overall, Trinity University is set to not only celebrate its academic achievements but also inspire the next generation of Nigerian scholars as they step into the future.
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