The management of BOWEN University,
Iwo, Osun State, has said that 30 students
graduated with first class degrees out of
the 1,017 it graduated in the 2013 set.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof.
Mathews Ojo, said this at a press
conference in Iwo on Monday as part of
the activities marking the eighth
convocation ceremony of the
Institutionslated for Friday and Saturday.
The VC, who defended the standard of
educationin the Institution, said the
graduates met all requirements and were
found worthy in both character and
learning.
Giving the breakdown of the 1,017
graduates, the vice-chancellor stated that
292 graduated in the second class upper
division and 431 made second class lower
division.
Also, 225 candidates obtained third class
degrees, while 32 others ended with
ordinary pass.
The varsity is also graduating six candidates
in its Postgraduateprogramme, including a
Ph.D holder.
According to Ojo, the National
UniversitiesCommission, NUChas
accredited all its programmes.
He, however, solicited financial assistance
from all the friends of the 11-year-old
Institution, saying a Universitywas
expensive to run.
“Despite the feat achieved by the
University, it needs immediate financial
assistance from all stakeholders and
friends.
“Increased commitment, aid and interest
from the Baptist family are of paramount
importance, to bring about the realization
of Bowen Universitydreams.
“No doubt, the university is in dire need of
financial assistance for survival in Nigeria’s
competitive educational system.
Therefore, the need for all stakeholders
and friends of Baptist all over the world to
support our initiative for first rate Christian
and a world class Baptist Universityin Africa
is paramount,” he added.
Source. www.punchng.com/education/bowen-produces-30-first-class-graduates/