The University of Lagos (UNILAG) yesterday conferred a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in French on a 78-year-old, Dr. Hammid Taju, at its ongoing convocation.
A monarch, Oba Sulaimon Bangbande, the Olofin of Isheri, also bagged a Master of Science (M.Sc) in System Engineering.
The institution’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, announced the feats at the university’s 56th convocation ceremonies.
Ogunsola said a total of 5,775 students graduated from UNILAG’s School of Postgraduate Studies and University of Lagos Business School (ULBS).
“We have among the graduands today Dr. Taju, who obtained a PhD in French at a young age of 78 years. He is the oldest graduating student this year. We also have an inspirational figure, Oba Sulaimon Bangbande, the Olofin of Isheri, who is also graduating with a Master of Science (M.Sc) in System Engineering.
“The highlight of the day will be recognition of various individuals for their outstanding contributions to scholarship and humanity. Two retired academics, Prof. James Olowokudejo of the Department of Botany, and Prof. Duro Oni of the Department of Theatre Arts, will be honoured as Emeritus Professors. In addition, Prof. Akinsanya Osibogun, a distinguished Scholar of Medicine, will be conferred with the title of Distinguished Professor. Gold medals will also be awarded to Prof. Ayoka Olusakin, a Professor of Counselling Psychology,” she said.
The Vice Chancellor announced that 41 out of the 479 students who concluded their postgraduate diploma programmes made distinctions.
She added that 429 made distinctions out of the 5,184 who concluded their Master’s programmes.
Ogunsola said among 112 ULBS students, 32 made distinctions.
Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), urged the graduates to be good and worthy ambassadors of the university.
The eminent lawyer called for strict legislation against cybercrimes, describing the internet and social media as a bedlam.
Olanipekun noted that people do all sorts of things on the internet and get away with it in Nigeria, unlike in other countries.
