Dare Babalola
A University of Lagos (UNILAG) graduate, Maryam Agoro, has died a day after her convocation ceremony.
Agoro, a law graduate, reportedly passed away shortly after celebrating the milestone she had worked years to achieve.
The demise of the young graduate was shared on X on January 21, 2026, by a user identified as Confidence Ufuoma (@plantcodesss).
“You did your convocation yesterday and today you’re no more. You deserve to be celebrated and you will be.
“My sister, Evidence was always rooting for you and after seeing you in that miserable condition the last time, I hoped you’d get better. I know you’re smiling from where you are because ‘UNILAG didn’t end you.’ You ended UNILAG, in joy,” Confidence Ufoma wrote.
The emotional tribute has since drawn reactions from students, alumni, and social media users who expressed shock and sadness over the sudden loss.
An X user, @Coachchair007, while expressing shock, prayed for her soul to rest in peace.
“May Allah forgive her shortcomings and grant her loved ones the fortitude to bear this great loss. Can’t believe I’m mourning Maryam when I’m supposed to be celebrating her. Allah knows best,” he said.
@Sharon2Eniola reflected on the vanity of life, questioning how a moment meant for celebration could so quickly turn into tragedy.
“Life really is meaningless. Few people posted her when she convocated yesterday but today she’s no more and about 30% of the school are posting her picture. May we not be celebrated in death. I can’t imagine the sorrow her family is in. May her soul rest in peace,” she said.
UNILAG held its 2024/2025 convocation ceremony on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the institution’s main campus. The event marked the university’s 55th convocation ceremony.
During the ceremony, UNILAG awarded degrees to a total of 16,506 graduates, including 272 students who earned first-class honours.
The Faculty of Engineering recorded the highest number of first-class graduates, with 89 students graduating with the top honour.
In total, 2,097 students graduated from the Faculties of Engineering, Law, and Management Sciences. Of the 613 engineering graduates, 89 earned first-class honours, while the Faculty of Law produced 321 graduates, including three first-class degree holders.
The Faculty of Management Sciences graduated 1,163 students, with 180 attaining first-class honours.
