Wellspring University, Benin City, Edo State, will graduate 404 students at its 14th convocation ceremony, with 47 of the 292 first-degree graduands earning First Class honours.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Ajayi, disclosed this on Monday at a pre-convocation press conference, noting that the graduating students had been equipped with intellectual knowledge, entrepreneurial and leadership skills, and strong moral values to enable them to contribute meaningfully to society.

According to him, 93 students will receive postgraduate diplomas and master’s degrees, while 15 will be awarded doctorate degrees.

“…Of the graduating students with First Degrees, 47 (16%) have earned First Class degrees, 145 (50%) have obtained Second Class Upper Division degrees, 91 (31%) have earned Second Class Lower Division degrees, 11(4%) will graduate with Third Class degrees,” he added.

The Vice-Chancellor said the results reflected the students’ efforts, the dedication of lecturers and the support of parents and guardians, adding that prizes would be presented to deserving graduates in recognition of outstanding academic performance.

Speaking further on the convocation coming up on October 23rd, Ajayi described the convocation as a significant milestone for the institution, particularly as it would produce its pioneer set of doctoral and Public Health graduates

He said the graduation of the first doctoral students demonstrated the university’s growing capacity to contribute to advanced scholarship, research, innovation and knowledge creation.

He also expressed confidence that the pioneer Public Health graduates would apply their knowledge and skills to improving health outcomes, preventing diseases and addressing public health challenges in Nigeria and beyond.

The vice-chancellor further announced a series of professional inductions for graduates of the university’s health and computing programmes.

“Our Commitment to Excellence and Impact
As we celebrate the 14th Convocation, I wish to reaffirm that Wellspring University remains committed to its mantra, “Impacting Intellect and Morals.” Our responsibility is not merely to award degrees but to develop well-rounded graduates whose intellectual abilities are matched by entrepreneurial competence, moral discipline, integrity, and a sense of responsibility to humanity,” added.