The Kwara State University (KWASU) Malete, has announced its plans to address the accommodation challenges for students ahead of the 12th convocation ceremony.
The announcement made by the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor ShaykhLuqman Jimoh, disclosed plans to commission a 104-bed hostel facility on Thursday to address the challenges.
During the ceremony, the institution will confer first degrees on 6,374 students during its 12th convocation ceremony scheduled for Saturday, with 71 graduates earning First Class honours.
At a press briefing to unveil the convocation program, KWASU’s Vice Chancellor, Professor ShaykhLuqman Jimoh, provided a breakdown of the graduating students.
He revealed that 1,828 earned Second Class Upper Division, 3,501 achieved Second Class Lower Division, and 974 graduated with Third Class honors for the 2023/2024 academic session.
In addition to the first degree graduates, 6,891 students will be awarded postgraduate degrees. This includes 49 PhDs and 468 Master's degrees.
Professor Jimoh also addressed the institution’s ongoing efforts to tackle its accommodation challenges. He announced that a recently completed 104-bed hostel facility would be commissioned on Thursday by the Chairman of KWASU’s Governing Council, Professor Abdulganiyu Ambali, OON.
The Vice Chancellor noted that transportation remains a significant issue due to many students living off-campus. He reiterated the university's commitment to improving on-campus accommodation to alleviate this problem and enhance the student experience.
The convocation ceremony marks another milestone for KWASU, showcasing its academic achievements and commitment to addressing infrastructural challenges affecting its students.
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