The University of Lagos, UNILAG convocation ceremony programme of events for the 2016/2017 graduating students.

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The University of Lagos (UNILAG), on Tuesday said it had postponed its convocation ceremony for the 2016/2017 academic session.

The university authorities, in a statement released on Tuesday, said the postponement was due to challenges posed by the ongoing strike by the non-teaching staff of the institution.

The management urged members of the university community to continue their  lawful activities, adding that a suitable date for the convocation would be communicated in due course.

The University Community, the general public, parents, guardians and in particular the 2017/2018 graduating students are hereby informed of the Convocation Ceremonies which have been scheduled as follows:

UNILAG Convocation Programme of Events.

The University community, general public, parents, guardians and in particular the 2016/2017 graduating students are hereby informed that the 2016/2017 Academic Session Convocation Ceremonies have been scheduled as follows

Wednesday, 14th February, 2018
Event : – Pre-Convocation Press Conference
Address by the Vice-Chancellor,
Professor Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe, FAS
Time: – 10.00 a.m.
Venue: – Senate Chamber, 2nd Floor, Senate House, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos

Monday, 19th February, 2018
Opening of Exhibition
Event A:
Venue: – Senate Building Car Park
Time: – 12.00 noon.

Event B: Investiture of the Vice-Chancellor

Investiture of Professor Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe, FAS as the 12th Vice Chancellor of the University

AND
Convocation Lecture Guest Lecturer: – His Excellency Akinwunmi Ambode
Executive Governor of Lagos State

Lecture Title:
– INCLUSION: The Path to a New Nation

Chairman: – Professor Anya O. Anya, FAS, NNOM, OFR

Venue: – J. F. Ade-Ajayi Auditorium

Time: – 1.00 p.m

Event C: Chancellor’s Reception

Time: – 7.00 p.m.
Venue: – Chancellor’s Lodge, University of Lagos,
– Main Campus, Akoka, Lagos
CONVOCATION DAY ONE

Date: – Tuesday, 20th February, 2018

Event A: – Congregation for the Award of First Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and the Announcement of Prize winners for graduating students of Faculties of:

Education
Social Sciences 9.00 a.m.
Morning session

Arts
Environmental Sciences 1.00 p.m
Science Afternoon session

Venue: – J. F. Ade-Ajayi Auditorium,
University of Lagos, Main Campus, Akoka, Lagos

Event B: – Unilag Alumni Association Edutainment

Time: – 6.00 p.m.
Venue: – Open Field Sports Centre, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos.

CONVOCATION DAY TWO

Date: – Wednesday, 21st February, 2018

Event A: – Congregation for the Award of First Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and the announcement of Prize winners for graduating students of Faculties & Institute:
Engineering
Law 9.00 a.m.
Management Sciences

Basic Medical Sciences
Clinical Sciences
Dental Sciences 1.00 p.m
Pharmacy
Distance Learning Institute (DLI)

Venue: – J. F. Ade-Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka

Event B: – Alumni Reception

Time: – 6.00 p.m.
Venue: – Tolu Odugbemi Hall, University of Lagos, Akoka

CONVOCATION DAY THREE

Date: – Thursday, 22nd February, 2018

Event A: – Congregation for the Award of
Higher Degrees of the School of Postgraduate Studies, as well as Best Researcher Award and Conferment of the title of Distinguished Professors & Emeritus Professors.

Venue: – J. F. Ade-Ajayi Auditorium

Time: – 10.00 a.m. prompt

Event B: – Convocation Play

Time: – 6.00 p.m.
Venue: – J. F. Ade-Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos
Title: – Akinwumi Isola’s Efunsetan Aniwura, directed by, Dr. Lekan Balogun

INVITATION CARDS FOR GRADUATING STUDENTS

Each graduating student is entitled to two invitation cards. The invitation cards and complete set of academic outfit made up of gown, hood, cap and scroll would be available for collection on presentation of receipt/teller for payment at the College/School/Faculty/Institute as appropriate, Convocation Brochure and Academic outfit are to be collected at the various locations earlier mentioned.

The Vice Chancellor, Professor Rahamon Ade Bello, FAEng, congratulates all graduating students on behalf of the entire University community. The students are hereby assured that certificates will be ready for collection immediately after each ceremony upon the presentation of ALL necessary clearance.

Wishing you all blissful ceremonies.