UNILAG’s 56th Convocation: Jubilation as 78-Year-Old Bags PhD To Emerge Oldest Graduating Student
- Dr Hammid Taju graduates with a PhD in French Langauage at 78, becoming University of Lagos (UNILAG)'s oldest student
- The Olofin of Isheri, Oba Sulaimon Bangbande earns an MSc in Systems Engineering at UNILAG's convocation
- The federal governormeny-owned university celebrates 5,775 graduating students, with notable distinctions among postgraduate candidates
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Akoka, Lagos State - 78-year old man, Dr Hammid Taju, obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in French at the 56th convocation of the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
Taju was the oldest graduating student at the convocation on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
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The UNILAG Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, said the institution also conferred Master of Science (M.Sc) in Systems Engineering on Oba Sulaimon Bangbande, the Olofin of Isheri.
As reported by PM News, Ogunsola disclosed this during an address at the university’s 56th Convocation Ceremonies.
She said the graduation of the traditional ruler is an inspiration
“We have among the graduands today, Dr Taju, who obtained a PhD in French at a youthful age of 78 years. He is the oldest graduating student this year. We also have an inspirational figure, Oba Sulaimon Bangbande, the Olofin of Isheri, who is also graduating with a Master of Science (M.Sc) in Systems Engineering.”
Speaking further, Ogunsola stated that UNILAG’s School of Postgraduate Studies and UNILAG Business School (ULBS) graduates will also be admitted to their degrees.
According to Ogunsola, 5,775 students would be graduating from UNILAG’s School of Postgraduate Studies and ULBS.
The vice-chancellor said 41 graduated with distinction from the 479 students who finished their postgraduate diploma programmes.
Giving more breakdown, she said that 5,184 finished their Master’s programmes, with 429 making distinctions.
Professor Ogunsola said that among 112 ULBS students, 32 made a distinction.
UNILAG best-graduating student hits perfect 5.0 CGPA
Recall that a business administration graduate, Umeozor Benedict, secured a perfect 5.0 CGPA, becoming UNILAG's best graduating student.
No fewer than 617 students will achieve First Class honours at UNILAG's upcoming 56th convocation ceremonies
UNILAG's Vice-Chancellor announces diverse graduation breakdown for 10,584 undergraduate students.
UNILAG graduate celebrates convocation
Legit.ng also reported that UNILAG graduate shared how she once got a death threat from her coursemate, who wished her dead before graduation
As she celebrated her convocation, she posted the screenshot of the scary message her classmate sent about her.
Many people who came across the message were surprised by the text and celebrated with her on her convocation.
Source: Legit.ng
