The University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom State, will graduate 22,961 students during its 31st and 32nd combined convocation ceremonies on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
This marks a significant increase of 10,511 over the 12,450 graduands recorded at the previous combined convocation in November 2024—a rise of approximately 84.4%.
The event, which will take place at the university’s permanent site in Nwaniba, will also see the conferment of honorary doctorate degrees on four distinguished Nigerians: Dr. Agbu Kefas, Governor of Taraba State;
Chief Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC); High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (popularly known as Tompolo), Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited; and Mr. Ubong Obot, Managing Director of Ubotex Nigeria Limited.
Announcing the details at a press briefing, Vice-Chancellor Professor Christopher Nyong Ekong explained that the honourees were chosen for their significant contributions to human and societal development in their fields.
Providing a detailed breakdown, Professor Ekong revealed that 19,217 students will receive first degrees, 814 will be awarded diplomas, 248 will receive certificates, and 2,682 will earn postgraduate qualifications. Among the first-degree recipients, 214 will graduate with First Class honours (up from 174 in 2024), 7,216 with Second Class Upper division, 10,468 with Second Class Lower, 917 with Third Class, and 402 with Pass degrees.
Professor Ekong also noted that this convocation would be the last combined ceremony under his administration, promising a return to regular convocation schedules through the timely processing and approval of examination results.
