KAFIN HAUSA, JIGAWA— Sule Lamido University (SLU), Kafin Hausa, is set to celebrate a significant scholastic landmark as 154 trainees emerged with First Class honours out of a total of 4,109 graduates.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Muhammad Ibrahim-Yakasai, revealed this on Thursday, April 9, 2026, during a pre-convocation press briefing ahead of the university’s 2nd combined convocation ceremony set up for Saturday.
The ceremony will cover six academic seasons, showing the institution’s durability and growth as a blossoming centre for quality in Northern Nigeria.
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A Breakdown of Academic Excellence
The Vice-Chancellor supplied a comprehensive classification of the degrees to be awarded, highlighting a strong performance throughout the different graduating sets.
With over 30% of the graduates protecting Second Class Upper division and above, the university community has admired the faculty for maintaining strenuous scholastic requirements.
Degree Classification Breakdown:
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First Class Honours: 154 students
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Second Class Upper Division: 1,326 trainees
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Second Class Lower Department: 1,954 students
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Third Class: 649 students
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Pass: 26 trainees
Expansion and Digital Improvement
Prof. Ibrahim-Yakasai noted that the university has actually moved beyond undergraduate mentor to include postgraduate studies. A considerable structural shift likewise saw the School of Preliminary Studies (SPS) evolve into the School of Initial and Continuing Education (AREA).
Furthermore, the Vice-Chancellor confirmed that preparations remain in sophisticated stages for the launch of the university’s College of Medicine.
To support this expansion, the organization has actually invested greatly in modern facilities, including specialised research centres and a digital change agenda.
A Call for Strategic Support
Regardless of the tape-recorded development in center construction, consisting of a modern library and new roadway networks, the Vice-Chancellor emphasised that the university’s quick growth requires a matching increase in personnels.
He made a formal attract the Jigawa State Federal government for extra staffing and broadened accommodation to equal the increasing student population.
The upcoming convocation is not simply a presentation of graduates however a showcase of the university’s advancement into a modern-day, energy-sustainable organization.
Prof. Ibrahim-Yakasai reaffirmed SLU’s commitment to quality teaching, research, and service delivery, noting that the continued support of federal and state firms remains the bedrock of the university’s success.
The occasion on Saturday is anticipated to draw dignitaries, moms and dads, and academic leaders from across the country to witness the formal commissioning of numerous of the newly finished jobs.