The Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State is set to hold its 16th convocation which will feature the graduation of 27 First Class students among 4,140 graduates.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Wole Banjo, announced this on Friday during a press briefing to kick-start activities for the event.

Banjo revealed that the convocation will also celebrate a milestone with the graduation of the university’s first set of doctorate degree holders, including an 85-year-old retired military colonel, Pa Bolaji Onafowokan, whose determination and perseverance make him a standout figure among the graduands.

Out of the 401 postgraduate students, 67 will receive PhD awards, 279 will earn Master’s Degrees, and 55 will be conferred with Postgraduate Diplomas in Education and other fields.

Speaking on the uniqueness of the convocation, Banjo said, “This 16th convocation is special to us as it marks the graduation of our first set of PhD holders. Among them is 85-year-old retired Colonel Bolaji Onafowokan, who serves as a testament to determination and lifelong learning.”

Highlighting the university’s strides in infrastructure, Banjo announced that Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, will commission several key projects during the ceremony.

Explaining the significance of the power plant, the Vice-Chancellor said it would resolve the institution’s long-standing power challenges.

Banjo also commended the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu, for deploying special patrol teams to enhance security within the university and its host communities.

The convocation lecture, themed “From Classroom to Cloud: Leveraging Digital Literacy for National Development,” will be delivered by the Minister of Communication, Innovations, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani.