Bowen University to Graduate 1,443 Students

Bowen University in Iwo, Osun State, plans to award 1,443 degrees at its 21st convocation ceremony. Among the graduating students are four from the Nutrition and Dietetics program who have already received job offers after their practical training. The university aims to produce graduates who can compete globally while upholding principles of integrity, faith, leadership, and social responsibility.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Jonathan Oyebamiji Babalola revealed this during a press briefing before the graduation. The employment offers to six students, who completed the National Youth Service Corps program, underscore the university's focus on practical training aligned with industry needs. Six students also earned commendations for outstanding performance during the 2026 Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme.

The graduands include 1,345 undergraduates and 98 postgraduates, with 13 earning PhDs and a Master of Philosophy, eight with MBA degrees, 68 holding master's degrees, and eight with postgraduate diplomas. The university's graduation total will rise to 20,177 since its first convocation in 2006. Babalola emphasized the university's research achievements, ranking 24th in Nigeria, 161st in Africa, and 3,441 globally in the latest AD Scientific Index.

Five academics remain in the world's top 2% of scientists. The university also launched a Career and Job Fair in June 2026, and Dr Sarah Michael-Duja became the first consultant physician fully trained through Bowen University's academic and clinical pathways. The university is commemorating notable alumni and industry leaders with honorary Doctor of Science degrees at the November 7 convocation.