…as varsity produces 185 with first-Class honours
Shadrach Akindele, Professor and Vice Chancellor of Redeemer’s University (RUN), Ede, has stated that the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has selected the institution as one of the eight private universities in Nigeria approved to train TETFund-sponsored candidates for postgraduate degrees.
Akindele disclosed on Monday during a press briefing to mark the university’s 17th convocation ceremony and its 20th Anniversary celebration.
Describing the recognition as a major milestone, the Vice Chancellor noted that Redeemer’s University said that the selection was a testament to the university’s commitment to academic quality, innovation, and global competitiveness.
He said, “In recognition of the quality of postgraduate training in our university, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) of the Federal Government of Nigeria has selected Redeemer’s University as one of the eight private universities in Nigeria for training of TETFUND-sponsored candidates for postgraduate degrees.
“This is a very remarkable feat, especially considering that there are 168 private universities in Nigeria at the moment.”
Akindele also unveiled the university’s academic achievements for the year, revealing that a total of 1,341 students would be graduating across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
According to him, 185 students bagged First Class Honours; the highest in the university’s history, while 662 earned Second Class Upper Division, 410 obtained Second Class Lower, 79 finished with Third Class and 5 graduated with Pass.
At the postgraduate level, the Vice Chancellor disclosed that 338 students are graduating, comprising 109 Postgraduate Diploma, 65 Master of Arts, 120 Master of Science, 25 Master of Business Administration, and 19 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.
Akindele announced that Thursday, October 9, 2025, has been set aside for the award of first degrees and prizes, while Friday, October 10, 2025, will be for the award of higher degrees and diplomas, as well as the conferment of honorary degrees on three deserving Nigerians for their outstanding contributions to society.
