Sule Lamido University to Graduate Over 4000 Students For 2025/2026 session

Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa State, is set to award First Class Honours to 154 students at its 2nd Combined Convocation Ceremony scheduled for Saturday. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Muhammad Yakasai, disclosed this during a pre-convocation press briefing held on Thursday at the university’s Senate Building. According to him, a total of 4,109 students will graduate across six academic sessions. The breakdown includes 154 First Class, 1,326 Second Class Upper, 1,954 Second Class Lower, 649 Third Class, and 26 Pass degrees. Yakasai highlighted notable progress in the institution’s academic development, including the introduction of postgraduate programmes and the restructuring of the School of Preliminary Studies into the School of Preliminary and Continuing Education. He also noted significant improvements in infrastructure, such as the construction of academic buildings, hostels, a modern library, and research centres. He added that solar energy solutions and ICT development initiatives are being implemented to enhance operational efficiency on campus. The Vice-Chancellor emphasized that staff and student welfare remains a priority, citing initiatives like subsidised transportation and accommodation. Yakasai acknowledged the contributions of the Jigawa State Government and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to the university’s growth. He further revealed that twelve disbursements from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) have been made to support students. He also disclosed plans to establish a College of Medicine, aimed at expanding the university’s academic offerings and contributing to the healthcare sector by producing skilled medical professionals. While expressing optimism about the institution’s continued growth, Yakasai appealed to the Jigawa State Government for additional support, particularly in the areas of staffing and accommodation, to sustain quality teaching and research. He reaffirmed the university’s commitment to enhancing staff development, student success, and campus safety through various ongoing initiatives.