University of Uyo to Graduate Nearly 23,000 Students with 214 First Class Honours

The University of Uyo (UNIUYO) in Akwa Ibom State is preparing for its 31st and 32nd combined convocation ceremonies on Saturday, November 14, 2026. A total of 22,961 students will graduate, marking an increase of over 10,000 students from the last ceremony in November 2024.

The event will take place at the university’s permanent site in Nwaniba. During the ceremony, four Nigerians will receive honorary doctorate degrees for their contributions to society. The honorees include Taraba State Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas, Chief Samuel Ogbuku from the Niger Delta Development Commission, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (also known as Tompolo), and Mr. Ubong Obot from Ubotex Nigeria Limited.

Professor Christopher Nyong Ekong, the Vice-Chancellor, shared details about the graduating students. Among them, 19,217 will receive first degrees, 814 will earn diplomas, and 248 will get certificates. Additionally, 2,682 students will be awarded postgraduate qualifications.

Of the first-degree graduates, 214 will achieve First Class Honours, which is an increase from 174 in the previous ceremony. The total number of graduating students represents an increase of about 84% compared to the last combined convocation.

Ekong announced that this will be the last time his administration combines multiple graduating sessions. He committed to restoring regular convocation schedules by ensuring timely processing and approval of examination results.