187 graduands bag first class in FUTMinna
A recent press briefing by Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Minna (FUTMINNA), revealed that 187 out of 7,312 students participating in the forthcoming combined convocation of 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions achieved first-class honors.
Prof. Kuta disclosed that for the 2025/2025 session, 71 students graduated with first class honors, while the number rose to 116 for the 2025/2026 session. Additionally, a total of 7,312 graduands will receive first degrees, along with 120 Postgraduate Diplomas, 955 Master’s Degrees, and 150 Doctorate Degrees (PhD).
Breakdown of Graduating Classes
The Vice-Chancellor provided a comprehensive breakdown of the graduating classes, stating that 2,190 students achieved second class upper division, 3,410 attained second class lower division, while 1,483 and 44 students received third class and Pass degrees, respectively.
Furthermore, he highlighted that 1,091 graduands received second class upper, 1,916 obtained second class lower division, 767 secured third class, and 22 attained Pass degrees for the 2024/2025 session. Similarly, for the 2025/2026 session, 1,099 graduated with second class upper division, 1,494 acquired second class lower division, 716 attained third class, and 20 received Pass degrees.
FAQs
What recent academic achievement did FUTMinna record?
FUTMinna announced that 187 of its graduating students bagged first-class degrees, marking one of the highest numbers in the institution’s history.
How many students graduated overall from FUTMinna?
The university disclosed that thousands of students graduated across various faculties, with 187 of them attaining first-class honors.
What does this achievement signify for FUTMinna?
The large number of first-class graduands highlights the university’s commitment to academic excellence, improved teaching standards, and student dedication to studies.
How did the FUTMinna management react to this development?
The university’s management expressed pride in the outstanding performance, stating it reflects both the hard work of the students and the quality of education provided by the institution.