University of Ibadan (UI) defended 58 first-class graduates against criticism from social critic Professor Chidi Odinkalu The respected higher institution emphasised rigorous academic standards and merit-based admissions for its law graduates UI subsequently challenged Prof. Odinkalu to experience its grading system firsthand by applying to the university Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf brings over nine years of experience reporting on education across Nigeria and Africa. Ibadan, Oyo State - The University of Ibadan (UI) has defended the 58 first-class graduates produced by the institution’s faculty of law in the 2024/2025 academic session, describing criticisms of the development as ill-informed and unwarranted. Legit.ng reports that in a statement on its known X (formerly Tw...