Mapoly to graduate over 51,000, honor ex-Gov Osoba at first convocation in 9 years
Image Credit: legitMoshood Abiola Polytechnic (Mapoly) in Abeokuta will hold its 15th combined convocation on June 24, awarding National Diplomas and Higher National Diplomas to over 51,000 students from nine academic sessions spanning 2015/2016 to 2023/2024.
Fellowship awards will be conferred on former Ogun state governor Chief Olusegun Osoba, former Lagos deputy governor Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, and Chief Tosin Owolabi Fadare during the ceremony.
The convocation lecture titled “Diaspora Perspective and the Influence of STEM in the Globalised World of Today” will be delivered by Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission.
Rector Dr Babatunde Jolaosho pledged regular convocations and campus improvements, citing restored academic calendar, upgraded facilities, and renewed government support from Ogun state officials.
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