Transformation College of Business and Technology has graduated its 2026 Summer Diploma Programme class, with graduands from Nigeria, Malawi and Uganda completing the tuition-free, fully online programme. The graduation ceremony, held virtually on Saturday, September 5, 2026, lasted close to three hours and brought together graduands, their spouses, children and trainers from different parts of Africa.
None of the graduands paid tuition for the programme.
The ceremony began with graduands introducing themselves and identifying where they participated in the programme, with participants joining from Lagos, Jos South in Plateau State, Warri in Delta State, Benin City, Damaturu in Yobe State, Ibadan, Ondo, Abuja, as well as Malawi and Uganda.
The diversity of locations highlighted the pan-African reach of Transformation College and its fully virtual approach to education.
Some graduands were supported by members of their families during the ceremony, while Maria Mussah and Alexander Mtirah, a husband-and-wife couple from Malawi, were among those who graduated together.
The Summer Diploma Programme is delivered entirely online, with students assessed continuously throughout the programme.
During the ceremony, graduands reported varying levels of attendance, ranging from 50 per cent to full attendance, while most said they completed all required assessments.
One graduand reported completing 45 of the 48 assessments required for the programme.
Asked which aspects of the curriculum had made the greatest impact on them, graduands identified ISO management-system standards as the most significant, followed by artificial intelligence, business analysis, project management and personal excellence.
A graduand, Ismail Sorunke from Ondo State, also suggested that ISO 26000 should be added to the curriculum to strengthen its coverage of social responsibility within the broader Environmental, Social and Governance framework.
Another graduand, Gyang Bot Sylvanus from Jos South, described the outcome simply, saying he was now a diploma holder in business analysis.
The college also confirmed that certificates would be sent by email to graduands who had completed the required clearance process.
The graduation ceremony also provided an opportunity for the graduands to recognise the trainers and staff who supported them throughout the programme.
For several minutes, the chat section of the virtual ceremony was filled with the names of trainers, including Sola, Segun Lawal, Bolaji, Jumoke, Vincent, Damilare, Mofe, Tinuke, Obinna, Feyisayo and Tobi, among others.
Graduands praised the facilitators for their expertise and commitment to ensuring that students completed the programme.
Nike Nwobodo described the facilitators as grounded in their respective fields, while Aihanuwa Okungbowa said there were too many people to mention individually within the available time.
Particular commendation was given to the college's School Administrator, Merci, for her consistent reminders and follow-up with students throughout the programme.
Rick Godwin Edward, who joined the ceremony from Uganda, said her constant reminders and follow-up helped him complete the programme when it appeared difficult at some points.
Gyang Bot Sylvanus also recalled how Merci helped him continue with his studies after his WhatsApp stopped working by sending his assignments to him through email.
Several graduands said they would miss her voice and regular reminders.
Other members of the college team recognised during the ceremony included Edith Ugochukwu, Director of Programmes; Boma Al Onyanabo, General Manager; Adedamola Gboshe, Academic Coordinator; and Emmanuel Sinuola, IT Manager.
The founder of Transformation College, Dr Orlando Olumide Odejide, also charged the graduands to put their newly acquired knowledge and qualifications into practical use.
Following his call for action, more than 15 graduands responded within about 90 seconds by repeatedly typing, "I will start now."
The guest speakers at the ceremony - Mr Babatope Makun and Mrs Lydia Quayson Adeji - also delivered an address and shared practical resources with the graduating class, including a personal development video library, a channel for verified global job opportunities and a newly launched product.
Transformation College of Business and Technology was founded on the principle that the cost of education should not determine who has access to quality learning opportunities.
The institution operates as a tuition-free, fully virtual and pan-African college and is certified to ISO 9001 for quality management and ISO 27001 for information security.
Since its establishment, the college has served more than 2,000 learners across nine programmes, supported by a faculty of more than 30 trainers.
Its students and graduates are spread across Nigeria and other African countries, including Malawi and Uganda, with training covering areas such as business analysis, project management, information systems and artificial intelligence.
Although the programmes are tuition-free, the college maintains compulsory assessments, attendance tracking and a clearance process before certificates are issued.
The institution therefore maintains that free education does not mean reduced academic standards, with students expected to meet the same requirements throughout their programmes.
Speaking towards the end of the ceremony, Edith Ugochukwu urged graduands and guests to support the college's foundation to enable it to extend quality education to underserved communities across Africa.
Graduands were also encouraged to join the college's alumni community, which connects graduates from different cohorts and countries.
The college's next intake is scheduled to open in November across four programmes: Entrepreneurship and Business Management, Diploma in Information Systems, Certified AI Business Analyst and AI Automation Specialist.
The four programmes will remain tuition-free and fully online, with applications open to learners across Africa who are willing to meet the academic requirements.
As the ceremony ended, one of the graduands, writing under the name Kachi, congratulated the graduating class on achieving the milestone.