In a remarkable display of academic excellence, Sir Kashim Ibrahim University in Borno State is preparing to celebrate a milestone graduation ceremony that showcases the resilience and potential of Nigeria's emerging educational landscape.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Babagana Gutti revealed that the upcoming January 3rd, 2026 convocation will honor 2,294 graduates across three academic sessions, with an impressive 26 students achieving first-class honors.

Breaking down the remarkable achievement, the university's first set from the 2022/2023 academic session saw five students graduating with first-class distinctions. The second set, covering 2023/2024, produced ten top-performing students across four faculties, while the most recent 2024/2025 session yielded thirteen first-class graduates.

The convocation represents more than just academic achievements, according to Prof. Gutti. It symbolizes nine years of transformative education that empowers future leaders and strengthens both local communities and national development.

Adding prestige to the event, a pre-convocation lecture will be delivered by Professor Michael O. Faborode, former Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University. His address, titled 'Insecurity and Environmental Fragility in the Lake Chad Basin Areas: Education, Health and Sustainable Agriculture Tripartite to the Rescue', promises to provide critical insights into regional challenges.

In a significant administrative development, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has appointed His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), the Ooni of Ife, as the university's new Chancellor. The ceremony will include the traditional investiture, degree conferment, and prize presentations.

This milestone graduation represents more than statistics—it's a testament to the power of education in transforming lives and communities, particularly in a region that has faced significant challenges.