17th Convocation of TASUED

By: Our Reporter

First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, bags Doctorate Degree of Science in Childhood Education at the 17th Convocation of TAI SOLARIN University of Education Ogun State.

Donates ₦50m to Best Female Graduating Student’s Endowment Fund

TAI SOLARIN University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, Ogun State is Nigeria’s first specialised University of Education established on 29th January 2005. It was later converted to a federal university offering 4year and 5‑year degree programmes along with postgraduate studies and part‑time options.
The Institution operates a collegiate system with seven colleges and is recognised as a Premier large‑scale teacher‑training institution.

Marking its 17th convocation 21 years after its establishment, the institution graduated Four Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty‑Five (4,785) students of whom forty (40) obtained First Class degrees. Honorary degrees were also conferred on notable personalities including the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, who was conferred with Doctor of Science (D.Sc.Ed) Honoris Causa in Childhood Education for her unwavering commitment to educational reforms.

The Governor of Ogun State Prince Dapo Abiodun CON, was conferred with Doctor of Science in Education (Education Management), and Aremo Olusegun Osooba Former Governor of Ogun State was conferred with Doctor of Science in Education (Political Science).

In an Acceptance Speech, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, expressed appreciation to the Senate and Governing Council of the institution for finding her worthy of such recognition. She was represented by the Wife of the Vice President of Nigeria, Hajiya Nana Shettima, who said that, being a lifelong teacher, this honour holds special meaning as it comes from a university dedicated to the Education and Development of teachers.

Senator Oluremi Tinubu reiterated that education remains the foundation of individual empowerment and national transformation affirming her commitment to promoting access to quality education and lifelong learning opportunities.
Under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, the First Lady said education remains an essential pillar of national development and on its part the Renewed Hope Initiative will continue to support causes that promote education, health and the wellbeing of women.

As a mark of commitment to supporting education and encouraging young women to excel in their studies, the First Lady donated the sum of Fifty Million Naira (₦50,000,000) to an Endowment Fund for the overall Best Graduating Female Student of the institution to be sustained in the years ahead.

Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun in his remarks, congratulated the graduands and the management of TASUED for sustaining excellence in teacher education. He applauded the university’s transition and growth noting its crucial role in producing well‑trained teachers who drive national development. The Governor reiterated his administration’s readiness to collaborate with federal and institutional partners to strengthen education infrastructure, support research and create opportunities for graduate employment and professional development.

Governor Abiodun urged the graduands to remain committed to lifelong learning and public service. He pledged continued state support for initiatives that enhance teacher training, improve learning outcomes and expand access to quality education across Ogun State.

Acting Vice‑Chancellor of TAI SOLARIN University of Education, Professor Adekunle Adeogun described the convocation as a celebration of transformation standing on the threshold of history as the institution marks its first convocation under its new identity as a federal university. The VC enumerated the achievements of the institution and progress made in Teacher Education.

The Representative of the First Lady, Hajiya Nana Shettima, presented awards to the best graduating students across faculties.

17th Convocation of TASUED