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Of particular interest is the fact that 35 students bagged first class while 603 of them graduated with a second class upper degree, as 972 settled for second class lower, and 274 in third class. Commenting on the development, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Labode Popoola, expressed his delight at the convocation being held virtually, stating that it was part of measures aimed at adapting to the current state of things globally. While delivering the convocation lecture, Professor Jeffery D. Sachs, who is the Director of the Centre for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, New York, expressed his excitement at the event holding virtually and looked forward to when he will visit the academic institution.
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“It is the positive side that we can be together virtually at least if we can’t always be together in physical presence. But I look forward to the day when I can come to visit your wonderful university and campus personally. I’m very excited about that.” Professor Jeffery D. SachsOsun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has also urged universities in the state to lead the pack in helping the society confront challenges posed by COVID-19. Oyetola called for more attention towards research, innovation, and technology, as it is the best means towards getting the globe ready for future eventualities. Source: The Nation Online NG Featured Image Source: Osun State UniversityOsun State University
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