After 9 Academic Sessions, MAPOLY Announces Date to Graduate Over 50,000, Honour Ex-Gov Osoba

• Mapoly will graduate over 51,000 students on 24 June at its first convocation since 2015, covering nine academic sessions from 2015/2016 to 2023/2024
• Fellowship awards will be conferred on former Ogun governor Olusegun Osoba, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, and Chief Tosin Fadare during the ceremony
• Rector Dr Jolaosho pledged regular convocations and campus upgrades, citing restored staff confidence, better facilities, and renewed government support

Abeokuta, Ogun state - Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (Mapoly) in Abeokuta will award National Diplomas and Higher National Diplomas to more than 51,000 students at its 15th combined convocation on Tuesday, 24 June.

As highlighted by the management of the institution, the ceremony covers nine academic sessions, from 2015/2016 to 2023/2024, and is the institution’s first convocation since 2015.

He said,

“This ceremony marks a significant milestone in the history of our great institution, as it will be the first convocation ceremony since the 2014/2015 academic session, covering nine academic sessions (2015/2016 to 2023/2024).

“This occasion, therefore, stands as a major achievement for this administration and indeed a testimony to the renewed spirit of progress within Mapoly.

“During the convocation ceremony, we shall be awarding National Diplomas (ND) and Higher National Diplomas (HND) to a combined total of over 51,000 graduands across various schools and departments of the Polytechnic. These include full-time and part-time graduates from all programmes.”

Ex-governor Olusegun Osoba to receive fellowship award

During the event Mapoly will confer fellowship awards on former Ogun state governor Chief Olusegun Osoba, former Lagos state deputy governor Princess Adejoke Orelope‑Adefulire and the Seriki of Egbaland, Chief Tosin Owolabi Fadare, Punch reported.

The convocation lecture, titled “Diaspora Perspective and the Influence of STEM in the Globalised World of Today”, will be delivered by Dr Abike Dabiri‑Erewa, chair of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission.

Rector pledges regular convocations and campus renewal

Rector Dr Babatunde Jolaosho said his administration has normalised the academic calendar and promised regular convocations in future.

He said that since taking office six months ago, his administration has made bold efforts to reposition the polytechnic for better visibility, academic growth, and infrastructural development.

He highlighted recent improvements, including upgraded facilities, stronger links with industry and alumni, and restored confidence among staff and students.

Dr Jolaosho thanked Ogun state governor Dapo Abiodun, education commissioner Professor Abayomi Arigbabu and the institution’s governing council for providing the support needed to move Mapoly forward.

Patience Jonathan breaks silence on her doctorate degree

Previously, Legit.ng reported that Patience Jonathan, Nigeria’s former first lady, has revealed that divine inspiration prompted her to pursue a doctorate degree, despite concerns about her age.

She was among the graduating students at the 43rd convocation ceremony of the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, which took place on May 31.

Speaking at Streams of Joy International Church, Jonathan recounted her educational journey, detailing how she progressed from acquiring a National Certificate of Education to earning a Bachelor of Science and subsequently a Master’s degree.

Source: Legit.ng