Mountain Top University (MTU) is set to celebrate the graduation of 378 students at its 6th convocation ceremony on December 19th, to be held at the university’s multipurpose hall.
The Vice-Chancellor of MTU, Prof. Elijah Ayolabi, shared details of the graduating class during a media briefing on Monday. Among the 378 graduates, 50 earned first-class degrees, 144 graduated with second-class upper degrees, 127 with second-class lower degrees, and 24 with third-class degrees.
Dr. Agbu Kefas, the Executive Governor of Taraba State, will deliver the convocation lecture. In addition, several individuals will be recognized for their contributions to the university’s growth: Prince Alex Mbata will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Letters (D.Litt.), while Prof. Olajide Ayinla and Hon. Justice Oluwatoyin Odusanya will be awarded distinguished service awards.
The event will also see the awarding of Ph.D. degrees in Accounting and Mass Communication to two students from the College of Humanities, Management, and Social Sciences.
In addition to the formal ceremonies, the convocation will feature a range of activities, including a musical performance, exhibition, football match, a convocation play, and a Vice-Chancellor’s cocktail for the graduating students.
Prof. Ayolabi highlighted the university’s successes, citing the achievements of its students in various fields. He noted that MTU’s food science and technology students recently won the 10th Regional Food Science and Technology Summit (ReFoSTS) quiz competition, while Miss Ajayi Iteoluwa, a student of IRPM, was recognized as the 2024 Under-25 CEO/Entrepreneur.
“We are committed to providing a holistic education that prepares our students to excel in a dynamic global environment,” Prof. Ayolabi said. He also emphasized the university’s ongoing efforts in academic growth, research, and infrastructure development, as well as its international collaborations.
Furthermore, Prof. Ayolabi announced that the National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved five new academic programs at MTU, including nursing science, medical laboratory science, nutrition and dietetics, public health, and biomedical technology. Admission for these programs has already begun, with approximately 150 students enrolled for the 2024/2025 academic session.
The Vice-Chancellor reiterated MTU’s commitment to producing globally competitive graduates, stating, “Mountain Top University will continue to advance its mission of nurturing men and women with specialized skills and value systems to impact their communities positively.”
