83-year-old veteran journalist, Dayo Michael Doyle, has been named the oldest graduating student (male) from the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
Channels TV reported on Wednesday that the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, disclosed this on Tuesday during a pre-convocation press conference at the UNILAG Senate Chambers.
“The oldest graduating student is (Male) Duyile, Dayo Michael, who obtained his PhD in Mass Communication at 83,” Ogunsola said.
“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,” she added.
Meanwhile, Okonji Bridget Obiageli, 82, the oldest female graduating student, has been revealed to have earned an M.Ed. in Guidance and Counselling.
UNILAG is set to hold its 53rd convocation ceremony next Wednesday.
