CODL produces pioneer graduates
By Abubakar Imam
The Centre for Open and Distance Learning (CODL), University of Ilorin, has recorded a significant milestone in the history of the University with the graduation of its first set of students during the 41st Convocation Ceremonies of the University held between Wednesday 21st and Friday 23rd October, 2026.
No fewer than 53 students from the Centre were found to be worthy in character and learning and subsequently graduated into the real world by the authorities of the University, marking the completion of their academic programmes through the Open and Distance Learning platform of the University.
In her remarks, the Director of the Centre, Prof. Madinah A.O. AbdulRaheem, described the graduation as a fulfillment of the University’s mandate to provide flexible, accessible and quality education to learners irrespective of location and time.
The Director, who is also the Head of the Department of Chemistry, commended the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, the University Management, facilitators, e-tutors and the entire CODL team for their commitment to ensuring the success of the programme.
According to her, the impressive results of the pioneer set, with over 62% graduating with Second Class Upper and above, was a clear evidence that Open and Distance Learning at the University maintains the high academic standard for which the University is renowned.
