57 Year Old Grandfather Gets First Class In University Of Ibadan!

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As a grandfather, Mr Aderemi Alli, was among the 21 First Class graduates who were produced by the University of Ibadan (UI) at her convocation which was held on Thursday in Ibadan.

The University Of Ibadan graduated a total of 1,582 students for the 2011/2012 academic session with a total of 243 graduating in Second Class (Upper Division) and 920, Second Class (Lower Division).

While a total number of 135 of the students graduated with Third Class and 203 Pass.

Mr Alli, who is aged 57, was among the three first class graduates who were produced by the University Of Ibadan Faculty of Law.

Mr Alli had had a first degree in economics education 31 years ago. 

Alli, whose last child is studying electrical engineering in the same University Of Ibadan, told journalists at the ceremony that he was motivated to study law because many of his schoolmates had become Senior Advocates of Nigeria.

According to him, he said that he feel he can still participate in the society in spite of his age.

He also said that he is using this medium to advise others that they can do it, because he has already done it.

The Vice Chancellor of UI, Professor Isaac Adewole, said that of the 21 first class graduates, one was produced by the Faculty of Arts and 17 came the university’s affiliated educational institution.

The UI Vice Chancellor also expressed regret that the university did not produce many first degree graduands due to the disruption of the 2011/2012 academic calendar which prevented some final year students from completing their courses.

Mr Adewole also went on to advise and urged the graduating students to be relevant to their society.

He said that there is no doubt that the University of Ibadan has laid the foundation that will enable you to face the challenges of the 21st century and the demands of the present-day labour market.

He also pointed out, that the graduants responsibility is to prove that the education they had acquired is world-class.

The Vice chancellor Of The University Of Ibadan gave the assurance that the university would continue to lay the foundation for life-long learning.

Our Big Congrats to All Graduants Of the University Of Ibadan and Most especially, to Mr Alli, who have the Courage to stand firm and continued his education even at Age 57.