The renowned journalist, Mr. Dayo Duyile will on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 as the oldest to earn a Ph. D in Mass Communication at the 53rd Convocation of the University of Lagos, (UNILAG).
This will make him the oldest among the graduating set which will also mark the 60th anniversary of the university.
This was disclosed by the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof Folasade Ogunsola during the pre-convocation press conference ahead of the 60th anniversary and the 53rd convocation ceremonies, held at the university on Tuesday.
She also revealed that incidentally, Mr. Duyile, was the Daily Times of Nigeria reporter who covered the Opening Ceremony event of the University of Lagos on October 3, 1962.
“The oldest graduating student is (Female) OKONJI, Bridget Obiageli who obtained her M.Ed. in Guidance and Counselling at the age of 82 years.
Also during the ceremony, the Investiture of the 13th Vice-Chancellor will take place at 10:00am on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 and at 12:00am, in the same venue, the Convocation Lecture will be delivered by Mr Chinenye Mba-Uzoukwu, the Managing Partner of Grand Central Africa while Mr. Fola Adeola, an industry expert, Co-founder of Guaranty Trust Bank and Chairman of FATE Foundation will be Chairman of the Lecture.
Also, at 5:00pm, the Convocation Play – Femi Osofisan’s Esu and the Vagabond Minstrels – will be presented by the Creative Arts Department
“There will also be the conferment of Gold Medal Awards on two eminent personalities within the University community: Professor Johnson Olaleru, a celebrated Professor of Mathematics, and Professor Duro Oni, a Theatre Guru. This will be in accordance with the provisions of the University of Lagos Act, which empowers the University to identify and honour deserving members of the society with proven integrity, who have distinguished themselves in their chosen careers and demonstrated significant contributions in raising the standard of the University through teaching, research, administration and service to the community.
The 53rd Convocation Ceremonies which is also a special Convocation to mark the University’s 60th Anniversary will formally come to an end on Sunday, January 22, 2023 with a Thanksgiving Service at the Chapel of Christ Our Light, University of Lagos by 10:00am,” she explained.
She also disclosed that a total of 2,251 graduating students will receive their degrees, diplomas and certificates; out of this number, 67 will receive Postgraduate diplomas, 2,119 will receive Masters Degrees while 65 will receive Doctorate degrees.
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