During its 2024 commencement ceremonies, Nexford University, a cutting-edge online university with its headquarters in Washington, DC, USA, graduated 1200 students.

Seven Nigerian students received awards from NXU, which takes pride in its skill-based education, for their exceptional academic achievement and moral behavior during their studies.

NXU Chief Executive Officer Fadl Al Tarzi spoke during the occasion, which took place at the Landmark Occasion Centre on Victoria Island in Lagos. He praised the graduating students for their pursuit of knowledge and abilities that will enable them to compete on a global scale.

Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State; Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, CEO of Human Capital Africa; Mrs. Bola Adesola, chairperson of Ecobank Nigeria; and Dr. Jennifer L. Scott, chief academic officer of Nexford University, graced the graduation event.​

Others include Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah, the chairman of the African Capital Alliance; Mrs. Olamidun Ogundoyin, the founder of Sooyah Bistro and former country director of Nexford University; and Mr. Olatubosun Alake, the Lagos State Commissioner for Innovation, Science, and Technology.

Best Peer Mentor in the BBA Program and Best Peer Mentor in the MBA Program, respectively, were given to Omolade Yusuf and Eganoyemi Adetayo, two exceptional students.

Kayode Owoyemi got the Outstanding Volunteer Award for MBA, and Christopher Otakpor won the Outstanding Volunteer Award for BBA.

Christian Arimoku Ebhoma received the Outstanding Brand Ambassador Award for Nigeria, while Abdul Shakur Haruna received the Outstanding Brand Ambassador Award for Ghana.

In the meantime, Oluwasegun Ogundiran was named the Class 2024 Valedictorian of the Year after graduating with an outstanding 4.0 CGPA.

Oghogho Inneh, the Nexford Country Director, also spoke on the 2024 graduation, stating that the graduates came from a variety of programs, including Undergrad (BBA), Post Grad (MBA), MSDT, MSDA, and MSE. According to Oghogho, the MSE was introduced last year and has the potential to draw in more users.

In the class of 2024, the MBA program has the most graduates (1,606), followed by the BBA program (141), according to Oghogho.

According to Oghogho, the Class of 2024 is a vibrant and motivating group of students from all over the world who are bound together by the desire to succeed professionally and make a significant contribution to their communities.

“The class has embraced Nexford’s emphasis on skills applicable to the workplace. In fields like technology, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and business management, many have already used what they have learned to address practical problems,” she continued.

In his keynote speech, Peter Obi exhorted the graduates to contribute significantly to the economy and effect change for a better society.