An 83-year-old veteran journalist, Dayo Michael Duyile is set to be conferred his PhD degree at the 60th convocation of the prestigious University of Lagos (UNILAG).
As reported by Channels TV, this development was made known by the vice-chancellor of UNILAG, Professor Folasade Ogunsola.
She said:
“The oldest graduating student is (Male) Duyile, Dayo Michael who obtained his Ph.D. in Mass Communication at the age of 83,” she said during the event at Akoka.
“Incidentally, Duyile, Dayo Michael was the Daily Times of Nigeria journalist who covered the Opening Ceremony event of the University of Lagos on October 3, 1962.”
Similarly, Okonji Obiageli who is also bagging a post-graduate degree has also been named by the VC as the oldest female graduating student at age 82.
Professor Ogunsola said:
“The oldest graduating student is (Female) OKONJI, Bridget Obiageli who obtained her M.Ed. in Guidance and Counselling at the age of 82 years.”
Source: Legit.ng