The Vice Chancellor of Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun State, Professor Ramota Karim, on Wednesday, lamented the encroachment of the university land by land grabbers.
Prof. Karim, who spoke at a press briefing on the 15th convocation ceremony of the institution, stated that the encroachment issue is posing a serious challenge to the university.
She, however, said the university management is engaging with relevant authorities and community stakeholders on how to safeguard the school and advance development projects.
She noted that a total of 508 students would be convocating during the ceremony coming up on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Prof Karim said, “Like any growing institution, Fountain University faces challenges that test our resilience and strategic planning. The encroachment on University land has posed obstacles. Despite this, proactive engagement with relevant authorities and community stakeholders is ongoing to safeguard our campus and
advance development projects.”
Providing the breakdown of the graduands, the Vice Chancellor said, “This distinguished cohort includes 426 undergraduates, comprising 43 First Class Honours, 190 Second Class Upper, 135 Second Class Lower, 51 Third Class, and 7 Pass degree graduates.
“Additionally, 81 Postgraduate students will be conferred with advanced degrees, including a PhD in the Department of Biological Science (Microbiology option).
“A landmark achievement for the University is the graduation of the first cohort of our Law Programme, consisting of 32 graduands—all of whom, by the grace of Allah, have successfully met the requirements and will gain admission into the Nigerian Law School this year.”
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