194 bag first class as UNIZIK prepares to graduate 16,842
AI Executive Briefing
Gemini Flash AI~45s readNnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) has announced its 20th and 21st combined convocation ceremonies, set to honor 16,842 graduates from the 2025 and 2026 academic sessions. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ugochukwu Anyaehie highlighted the institution's academic achievements and its recent inclusion in national digital investment programmes.
Context & Background
- ✦UNIZIK originated from the former Anambra State University of Technology and was established as a federal institution in 1992.
- ✦The university is currently ranked joint fourth in Nigeria according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Key Figures & Named Entities
•Prof. Ugochukwu Anyaehie, Vice-Chancellor of UNIZIK, who emphasized the vision 'A Greater UNIZIK is Possible'.•The university is a beneficiary of the Federal Government’s $617.7 million investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises programme.
Outlook & Next Steps
The university will host the combined convocation ceremonies from November 15 to 20, 2026, to celebrate the academic accomplishments of the 2025 and 2026 graduating classes.
Key Takeaways
AI Summary- Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) will graduate 16,842 students during its 20th and 21st combined convocation ceremonies.
- The graduating cohort includes 194 First Class Honours recipients, with a total of 14,803 first-degree holders and 2,039 postgraduate degree recipients.
- The university has been selected for the Federal Government’s $617.7 million investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises programme.
Key Facts:November 15 to 20, 2026: The 20th and 21st combined convocation ceremonies are scheduled to take place.1992: The university was formally established as a Federal University.$617.7 million: The institution is part of a federal investment programme valued at $617.7 million.
Editorial Excerpt
Nnamdi Azikiwe University will confer degrees on 16,842 students at its 20th and 21st convocation, with 194 graduating with a first class.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Story
How many students are graduating with a First Class degree?
There are 194 students graduating with a First Class degree.
What is the breakdown of the postgraduate degrees being awarded?
The postgraduate cohort consists of 603 PhDs, 1,113 Master of Science degrees, 29 M.Phil degrees, and 294 Postgraduate Diplomas.
