UNILAG Programme of Event for 50th Convocation Ceremony for 2016/17 Graduands

The University Community, the general public, parents, guardians and in particular the 2016/2017 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 Tuesday, 8th May, 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

Event: Opening of Exhibition
Venue: – Senate Building Car Park
Time: – 12.00 noon.

Event: 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 : Chancellor’s Reception
Time: – 7.00 p.m.
Venue: – Chancellor’s Lodge, University of Lagos, Main Campus, Akoka, Lagos

CONVOCATION DAY ONE

Date: – Wednesday, 9th May, 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
Morning session – 9.00 a.m.
Arts
Environmental Sciences
Science
Afternoon session – 1.00 p.m
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: – Thursday, 10th May, 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
Management Sciences
Morning session – 9.00 a.m.

Basic Medical Sciences
Clinical Sciences Dental Sciences
Pharmacy Distance Learning Institute (DLI)

Afternoon session – 1.00 p.m
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: – Friday, 11th May, 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: Reception for retired professors, directors and registrars.
Time: After Jumat prayers.

Event C: – 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.