Dayo Duyile, a journalist, is one of the students who be conferred with a doctorate as the University of Lagos (UNILAG) holds its 53rd convocation. The schedule of activities for
January 10, 2023 11:18 PM
Dayo Duyile, a journalist, is one of the students who be conferred with a doctorate as the University of Lagos holds its 53rd convocation.Speaking on Tuesday at a pre-convocation media briefing, Folasade Ogunsola, vice-chancellor of UNILAG, said Duyile is the oldest male graduating student. Duyile, a former provost of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism , obtained a PhD from the department of mass communication.According to the vice-chancellor, Duyile “was the Daily Times of Nigeria journalist who covered the opening ceremony event of the University of Lagos on October 3, 1962”.
Giving a breakdown of the statistics of graduating students, Ogunsola added that a total of 2,251 students will receive degrees at different levels. “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,” the vice-chancellor said.Meanwhile, “Okonjo Bridget Obiageli who obtained her M.Ed. in guidance and counselling at the age of 82 years” is the oldest female graduating student.
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