FUTO Optometry Student Achieves First-Class Degree with Impressive 4.94 CGPA

Key Takeaways

Mr. Onyeka Remigius Chinecherem graduates with a First Class Degree and a CGPA of 4.94, becoming the overall best student.
A total of 86 students received First Class honors, while over 3,000 graduates completed their degrees at the university’s convocation.
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma will deliver the convocation lecture, emphasizing the role of technology universities in Nigeria’s future.

Outstanding Achievement in Optometry

Mr. Onyeka Remigius Chinecherem, an Optometry student at the School of Health Technology (SOHT), has achieved a remarkable CGPA of 4.94, making him the top graduating student at the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) for the 2024/2025 academic year. The university’s convocation, scheduled for June 6, 2027, marks the 38th convocation ceremony, during which a total of 3,061 students will graduate.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. (Mrs) Nnenna N. Oti, announced at a press conference that alongside Onyeka, 85 other graduates also received First Class degrees from various schools, including Engineering, Agricultural Technology, and Information Technology. In addition to First Class degrees, the graduating pool includes 1,226 students with Second Upper degrees, 1,606 with Second Class Lower degrees, and 143 with Third Class degrees.

Convocation Highlights and University Progress

During the event, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma is expected to deliver a lecture titled “Nigerian Universities of Technology Must Lead in the Fourth Industrial Revolution or Jeopardize the Nation’s Future,” emphasizing the vital role that technology-focused universities play in shaping the future of Nigeria.

Prof. Oti noted significant advancements at FUTO during her tenure as vice chancellor, including improved academic and infrastructural standards. FUTO has transitioned to 24/7 electricity supply through the installation of a 10.3MW solar power plant, enhancing the learning environment. The university ranks 11th in Nigeria according to Times Higher Education, a notable rise from 34th, and is recognized for its graduates’ high employability.

In terms of future directions, Oti highlighted a substantial increase in FUTO’s admission capacity, from over 5,000 to more than 9,000 students, driven by enhanced infrastructure and new academic programs. The upcoming convocation will also feature the conferral of honorary doctorates to distinguished individuals including the Ooni of Ife and prominent business leaders.

As Prof. Oti prepares to conclude her tenure as vice chancellor, she expressed gratitude for the opportunities she has had at the university and congratulated her successor, Prof. Ikechukwu Nosike Simplicius Dozie, on his appointment as the ninth vice chancellor of FUTO.

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