Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU), Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, is set to graduate 1,043 students at its 17th convocation ceremony as the institution marks its 20th anniversary.
The ceremony, scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2026, will see 83 students receive first-class honours, according to the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olasebikan Fakolujo.
Fakolujo announced the figures on Monday while unveiling activities lined up for the convocation and anniversary celebrations. He said the graduating class comprises 897 undergraduate students and 146 postgraduate students.
A breakdown of the undergraduate results shows that 429 students earned second-class upper division degrees, while 301 obtained second-class lower division honours. Another 74 students will graduate with third-class degrees, while 10 will receive pass degrees.
At the postgraduate level, 22 students are expected to receive doctoral degrees, alongside 94 academic master’s degree recipients, 27 Master of Business Administration graduates and three postgraduate diploma holders.
Speaking on the university’s two decades of operations, Fakolujo disclosed that JABU had awarded 10,448 undergraduate degrees since commencing academic activities in February 2007 with an initial enrolment of 246 students.
He said the cumulative undergraduate figures include 426 first-class graduates, 3,730 second-class upper division recipients, 4,928 second-class lower division graduates, 1,336 third-class graduates and 28 students who obtained pass degrees.
The university has also awarded more than 800 postgraduate degrees and qualifications, contributing to the development of professionals, researchers and leaders across various fields.
According to the vice-chancellor, the figures represent more than academic achievements, showing the individual efforts and accomplishments of graduates who have passed through the institution.
He noted that JABU alumni were making contributions in several sectors, including business, academia, research, public service, technology and finance.
Fakolujo also mentioned students’ performance in professional examinations, describing the results as evidence of the university’s commitment to quality training and academic preparation.
He said Medical Laboratory Science students recorded a 100 per cent pass rate in their 2026 professional examinations for the third consecutive year.
Nursing Science students also achieved a 100 per cent success rate in the 2026 registered midwife professional examination, he added.
The vice-chancellor further noted that JABU’s law graduates continued to distinguish themselves at the Nigerian Law School.
He said results from external professional examinations remained an important indicator of students’ readiness to apply the knowledge and skills acquired at the university in their respective professions.
