60-Year-Old Nursing Graduate Shines At LAUTECH Convocation, As Best Student Hits 4.89 CGPA
•By OYENIYI AWOJOODU
IBADAN — A 60-year-old retired nurse, Mrs. Elizabeth Ikeobi, has emerged as one of the standout figures at the 18th convocation ceremony of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), where a total of 7,641 students graduated across 11 faculties.
Mrs. Ikeobi, who returned to the university to upgrade her professional qualifications, described her academic journey as both challenging and fulfilling.
Despite her age, she expressed determination to continue her educational pursuit.
“I am retired but not tired,” she said. “I still intend to pursue my Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Nursing.”
She also commended the quality of training and academic environment at LAUTECH, noting that the institution provided her with the tools needed to excel.
In the same vein, Oladepo Caleb Olugbenga of the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering emerged as the overall best graduating student, achieving an outstanding cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 4.89.
Speaking on his achievement, Olugbenga attributed his success to discipline, hard work, and divine guidance.
He disclosed plans to further his studies at the postgraduate level and build a career in academia.
The Vice-Chancellor of the university, in his address, highlighted the institution’s growing stability, noting that LAUTECH is on track to complete its fourth uninterrupted academic session.
He credited the progress recorded by the university to the support of the Visitor, Governor Seyi Makinde, and reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to academic excellence.
Describing the convocation as a significant milestone, the Vice-Chancellor commended the graduating students for their resilience, diligence, and determination throughout their academic journey.
The ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Ayodeji Omole, alongside other prominent guests.
For many of the graduates, the event marked not just the end of an academic chapter, but the beginning of new opportunities and aspirations.