The University of Uyo (UNIUYO) is set to celebrate a major milestone with its 29th and 30th combined convocation ceremony, scheduled for November 9-11, 2024.

The event will see 174 outstanding students receive first-class honors degrees, a testament to the university’s commitment to academic excellence.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nyaudoh Ndaeyo, in a press conference at the University’s main campus in Uyo on Tuesday announced that the combined convocation will feature 12,450 graduands, comprising Postgraduate Degree Recipients: 1,167, First-Degree Holders and 10,835, Diploma Recipients: 411 and 37 Certificates.

Notably, 56 students from the 2020/2021 session and 118 from the 2021/2022 session will receive first-class degrees, demonstrating the university’s dedication to nurturing top talent.

The Vice Chancellor also used the occasion to unveil three distinguished Nigerians – Chief Effiong Daniel Afiakurue, Mrs. Halima Suleiman Zakaria, and Dr. Itanwan Ita James – listed for honorary degrees in recognition of their contributions.

While celebrating these achievements, Prof. Ndaeyo acknowledged the institution’s challenges, including security threats, inadequate funding, and manpower shortages.

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He appealed for government intervention to address these issues and ensure the university’s continued success.