How UNILAG’s Mass Communication Department Made History With 18 All-Female First Class Graduates
History was made during the 2023/2024 graduation of the University of Lagos as the Department of Mass Communication produced 18 all-female first-class graduates, a first in the department’s 59-year history.
The 18 females who bagged first class were praised and applauded for their remarkable feat during the school’s 55th convocation, which was held recently.
The 18 outstanding first-class graduates include Feranmi Abiola, Ahuruele Akani, Oyindamola Arikawe, Ifedayo Ayilaran, Demiladeogo Bankole, Olaide Bankole, Eniola Daramola, Faith Enang, Temiloluwa Igbinlade, Joy Imanah, Ifeoma Iwelunmor, Chelsea Jegede, Opeyemi Kareem, Eunice Obidi, Frances Odogu, Mofesola Olanrewaju, Funmilola Onabanjo, and Peace Onuoha.
The university commended the students for their exceptional academic achievements, emphasizing their hard work, dedication, and resilience.
In her remarks, UNILAG Vice-Chancellor Folasade Ogunsola praised the university’s groundbreaking accomplishments in infrastructure, innovation, and academic excellence.
Some of the graduates had this to say about their feat.
Chelsea Jegede, Data Analyst and Founder of Selfless Heart Foundation, said:
For Peace Onuoha, a photographer, product manager, and digital media specialist, she wanted to study law and was given mass communication instead. She also juggled two jobs and other projects with her degree but was determined to finish with a first class.