By Tolu Ajayi
The Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos (UNILAG) has produced 18 all-female first-class graduates for the 2023/2024 academic session.
The historic feat was announced during the award of first degree honours at the institution’s 55th Convocation ceremony.
A total of 16,590 students will be conferred with first degrees and diplomas during the event that will run for three days.
A breakdown of the figure shows that 9,865 students will receive first degrees and diplomas while 6,659 will be awarded postgraduate degrees and 66 students will graduate from the UNILAG Business School (ULBS).
The history-making mass communication students are Feranmi Abiola, Ahuruele Akani, Oyindamola Arikawe, Ifedayo Ayilaran, Demiladeogo Bankole, Olaide Bankole, Eniola Daramola, Faith Enang, Temiloluwa Igbinlade, Joy Imanah, Ifeoma Iwelunmor, and Chelsea Jegede, Frances Odogu, Mofesola Olanrewaju, Funmilola Onabanjo, and Peace Onuoha.
The school praised them for their hard work, dedication and resilience in achieving academic excellence.
Narrating their experiences, some of the students highlighted the challenges they faced in their quest to balance academics with other commitments.
According to Ms Onuoha, she initially wanted to study law but found motivation in promising herself a first-class degree in Mass Communication.
“Despite facing intense pressure and balancing multiple jobs and projects, I managed to excel academically and even landed an internship at a multinational company”, she said.
For Ms Igbinlade, transitioning from secondary school to university and balancing various commitments was not easy.
She credited her faith and determination for overcoming these obstacles.
Ms Obidi, who is also part of the history-making students, highlighted the importance of discipline and prioritisation in academic success.
She attributed her strong focus and effective time management for her outstanding performance.
