Covenant University has produced 371 First-Class graduates at its 21st convocation ceremony, with a Computer Engineering student, Etta Queendolin, emerging as the institution’s overall best graduating student after recording an outstanding Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.99.
The university celebrated a total of 1,843 graduates from its 2025/2026 academic session during the ceremony held on Friday, October 30, 2026, at its campus in Ota, Ogun State.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Timothy Anake announced the results during the event, which featured the award of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and the presentation of prizes to outstanding students.
Covenant University Releases Breakdown of 2026 Graduating Students
According to Anake, the 1,843 graduates comprised 1,655 undergraduate students and 188 postgraduate students.
Of the undergraduate graduates, 371 earned First-Class honours, representing approximately 22.4 per cent of the graduating undergraduate class.
Another 926 students graduated with Second Class Upper Division, while 345 received Second Class Lower Division degrees.
Thirteen students completed their programmes with Third Class honours.
The figures indicate that nearly four out of every five undergraduate graduates earned either First-Class or Second Class Upper honours.
COVENANT UNIVERSITY 2026 CONVOCATION — KEY FIGURES
1,843 Total graduates, 37 First Class, 4.99 Highest CGPA
Computer Engineering Student Etta Queendolin Tops Graduating Class
Etta Queendolin, a student in the Department of Computer Engineering under the College of Engineering, received recognition as the overall best graduating student.
Her CGPA of 4.99 placed her at the top of the university’s graduating class for the 2025/2026 academic session.
The achievement was among the major highlights of the convocation ceremony, which recognised students for exceptional academic performance.
Anake attributed the results to the commitment of students, the contributions of academic staff and the university’s emphasis on maintaining high educational standards.
He said Covenant University remained focused on preparing graduates to succeed in competitive professional environments and contribute to national development.
Vice-Chancellor Urges Graduates to Become Job Creators
The vice-chancellor emphasised that university education should equip graduates with the knowledge and practical abilities needed to address challenges beyond the classroom.
He explained that the institution’s goal extended beyond producing degree holders to developing individuals capable of creating businesses, conducting meaningful research and generating employment.
Anake encouraged the graduating students to apply their education productively and contribute to economic growth through innovation and enterprise development.
He maintained that academic excellence should translate into practical contributions that improve communities and society.
David Oyedepo Challenges Graduates to Solve Real-World Problems
Covenant University’s Chancellor, Dr David Oyedepo, urged the graduating students to approach life with a clear sense of purpose and a determination to provide solutions to society’s challenges.
Addressing the gathering, Oyedepo said the world needed people who could identify problems and take meaningful steps towards solving them.
He cautioned graduates against pursuing careers and ambitions without direction, stressing the importance of discovering their individual purpose.
According to him, the challenges confronting society should not discourage young people but inspire them to identify opportunities for innovation and positive change.
The chancellor encouraged the graduates to take responsibility for their futures and avoid waiting for others to address problems they could help resolve.
He also urged them to remain committed to their values and strive for excellence in their chosen professions.
Faith Oyedepo Encourages Continuous Learning and Integrity
The university’s Pro-Chancellor, Mrs Faith Oyedepo, congratulated the graduating students on completing their academic programmes.
She advised them to continue acquiring knowledge, improving their professional skills and preparing themselves for opportunities beyond university life.
According to her, the transition from school to the wider world requires discipline, patience and a willingness to develop new abilities.
She encouraged the graduates to use their talents and education to improve lives rather than concentrating exclusively on personal achievements.
Faith Oyedepo also emphasised the importance of honesty and strong moral principles, urging the students to uphold integrity even when confronted with pressure to compromise.
She challenged them to begin making meaningful contributions within their immediate communities and gradually expand their influence.
Covenant University Reinforces Focus on Academic Excellence
The 2026 convocation provided an opportunity for Covenant University to celebrate academic achievements and restate its commitment to producing graduates with relevant skills.
With 371 students earning First-Class honours and 926 graduating with Second Class Upper degrees, the institution recorded a substantial proportion of graduates in the two highest honours categories.
The recognition of Etta Queendolin as the best graduating student also highlighted the academic performance of students in engineering and technology-related disciplines.
University officials used the occasion to encourage graduates to pursue innovation, entrepreneurship, ethical leadership and lifelong learning.
The ceremony concluded with a renewed message that graduates should use their education to address real-world challenges and make meaningful contributions to society.
