By Hosea Parah, Abuja

Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, on Saturday graduated a total of 1,895 students at its 7th Convocation Ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic session, with 71 undergraduate students earning First Class degrees and 59 scholars receiving Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.

The ceremony, held at the University Chapel Auditorium, marked another milestone in the institution’s commitment to academic excellence, research, innovation and the development of graduates equipped to contribute meaningfully to society.

The graduating students comprised 1,315 undergraduates and 580 postgraduate graduands.

A breakdown of the undergraduate results showed that 71 students graduated with First Class degrees, 472 obtained Second Class Upper, 337 earned Second Class Lower, 66 graduated with Third Class, while two obtained Pass degrees. Another 367 graduands in unclassified programmes, including Pharmacy and Medicine, were also presented for graduation.

Among the postgraduate graduands, 59 earned PhDs, 209 received Academic Master’s degrees, 219 obtained Professional Master’s degrees, while 96 graduated with Postgraduate Diplomas.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Bingham University and President of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) Worldwide, Rev. (Dr.) Job Ayuba Bagat Mallam, expressed gratitude to God for the institution’s progress and congratulated the graduands on their academic achievements.

He urged the graduates to uphold the values of integrity, excellence, service, the fear of God and lifelong learning, stressing that they should use their knowledge and skills to make meaningful contributions to their communities and the wider world.

Rev. Mallam commended the Chancellor, His Royal Highness, Pharmacist Luka Baba Panya; the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Professor Andrew Haruna; and the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Haruna Kuje Ayuba, alongside members of the Governing Council, Senate and Management, for their contributions to the University’s development.

He noted that the institution had recorded significant progress in infrastructure, academic programme development, accreditation and research, attributing the achievements to the collaborative efforts of the Board of Trustees, Governing Council and Management.

The ECWA President reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to supporting the University’s long-term development and protecting its core values, with a view to making Bingham University a university with a difference.

He also reminded the graduands that they were called to be the light and salt of the world, urging them to become worthy ambassadors of the institution and, more importantly, ambassadors of Christ.

In his remarks, the Special Guest of Honour, Dr. Peter S. Abdu, MFR, congratulated the graduands and described the University’s transformation as remarkable.

Dr. Abdu, who previously served as Chairman of the Governing Council, expressed satisfaction with the progress recorded under the leadership of the current Vice-Chancellor, Professor Haruna Kuje Ayuba.

He identified academic programme development, infrastructural expansion, attraction of research grants and the strengthening of university culture as some of the notable areas of progress.

He also commended the Pro-Chancellor, Professor Andrew Haruna, the Board of Trustees, faculty members and the entire University community for their contributions to raising academic standards.

Dr. Abdu encouraged the graduates to go beyond their academic qualifications by embracing integrity, excellence, innovation and continuous learning, while remaining committed to serving humanity.

He further appreciated parents and guardians for their sacrifices and urged them to sustain their partnership with the University in its quest for greater achievements.

Meanwhile, the University has continued to record progress in professional accreditation and the induction of graduates into relevant professional bodies.

According to the University’s report, 83 Medical Laboratory Science graduates were inducted by the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria on November 27, 2025.

Similarly, 76 Nursing graduates were inducted by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria on December 17, 2025, while 33 graduates of the College of Medical Sciences were inducted by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria in December 2025.

The institution also recorded the induction of its first two Optometry graduates in March 2026, while 74 MBBS graduates were inducted by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria on June 17, 2026.

In another milestone, 137 Nursing graduates were inducted by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria on October 23, 2026.

The University also disclosed that its Senate had approved ten additional postgraduate programmes at its 137th regular meeting held in March 2026, further expanding opportunities for advanced studies.

The 7th Convocation Ceremony was held under the theme, “Faith, Excellence and Impact: Building the Future Through Innovation and Service.”

The ceremony brought to a close a week-long series of activities which commenced on November 8 with a Thanksgiving and Dedication Service.

Other activities included the Vice-Chancellor’s Press Briefing and Media Day, medical outreach and alumni mentorship, sports and wellness activities, innovation, entrepreneurship and research engagements, as well as the convocation lecture delivered by Professor Steve Michael of DIU, Romania, on Friday, November 13.

Founded in 2005 by the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), Bingham University has grown into a major private university with 15 faculties, one College of Medical Sciences and 63 departments, offering 48 undergraduate and 59 postgraduate programmes.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Haruna Kuje Ayuba, who assumed office as the institution’s fifth substantive Vice-Chancellor on January 8, 2024, had earlier acknowledged the contributions of his predecessors, past and present members of the Board of Trustees, Governing Council, Senate and Management.

He also appreciated the National Universities Commission (NUC), Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), professional regulatory bodies, partners and other stakeholders for their continued support.

The 7th Convocation Ceremony further demonstrated Bingham University’s commitment to producing graduates who combine academic knowledge with faith, character, innovation and a strong sense of responsibility to society.