The University of Calabar is set to graduate 10,820 students at its 38th convocation ceremony scheduled for April 10, 2026.
The graduating class comprises 152 diploma holders, 9,173 first degree graduates, and 1,495 postgraduate students, including 463 PhD recipients.
A breakdown of the first degree results shows that 52 students earned first class honours, 2,390 graduated with second class upper division, while 5,819 obtained second class lower division. Additionally, 666 students graduated with third class degrees, and 246 received pass degrees.
The Vice-Chancellor, Effanga Offiong Effanga, disclosed this during a press conference in Calabar. He also announced that the convocation lecture will hold on April 9, 2026, with Garba Ajodidi Wahab as guest lecturer.
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According to the Vice-Chancellor, the lecture will focus on the theme, “Redefining National Security in an Era of Endemic Insecurity: The Role of Tertiary Institutions,” highlighting the growing importance of educational institutions in addressing security challenges.
Professor Offiong outlined the university’s strategic priorities, which include strengthening academic excellence, advancing research and innovation, improving student welfare, and enhancing human capital development. He added that the institution is also focused on revenue generation, infrastructure expansion, transparent governance, and the adoption of ICT-driven processes.
He further emphasised the importance of community engagement, international partnerships, environmental sustainability, and the protection of lives and property within the university system.
On institutional challenges, the Vice-Chancellor acknowledged concerns surrounding admission processes, employment practices, examinations, and certification, noting that these issues have affected public perception. He assured that the university is committed to addressing such challenges and restoring its standing as a leading institution.
The 38th convocation ceremony is expected to attract dignitaries, academics, and stakeholders from across Nigeria and beyond.
