University Of Lagos (UNILAG) 2015/2016 Convocation Ceremonies

2015/2016 CONVOCATION CEREMONIES BEGIN JANUARY 23

The University community, general public, parents, guardians and in particular the 2015/2016 graduating students are hereby informed that the 2015/2016 Academic Session Convocation Ceremonies have been scheduled as follows:

Wednesday, 18th January, 2017 - Pre-Convocation Press Conference

Addressed by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rahamon A. Bello, FAEng

Time: - 10.00 a.m.

Venue: - Senate Chamber, 2nd Floor, Senate House, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos


Monday, 23rd January, 2017

Event A: - Opening of Exhibition

Venue: - Main Auditorium Arena

Time: - 1.00 p.m.

Event B: - Convocation Lecture

Guest Lecturer: - Dr. Kayode Fayemi, CON.

Hon. Minister of Solid Minerals Development

Lecture Title: - “Building a Successor-Generation: Reflections on Values and Knowledge in Nation Building”

Chairman: - Rtd. Major General Ike Omar Sanda Nwachukwu, mni

Venue: - Main Auditorium

Time: - 2.00 p.m.


Event C: - Chancellor's Reception

Time: - 6.00 p.m.

Venue: - Chancellor's Lodge, University of Lagos, Main Campus, Akoka, Lagos

CONVOCATION DAY ONE

Date: - Tuesday, 24th January, 2017

Event A: - Congregation for the Award of First Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and the Announcement of Prize winners for graduating students of Faculties of: Arts, Education, Environmental Sciences, Science, Social Sciences

Time: - 10.00 a.m.

Venue: - Multipurpose Hall Complex, University of Lagos, Main Campus, Akoka, Lagos


Event B: - Unilag Alumni Association Edutainment

Time: - 4.30 p.m.

Venue: - Indoor Sports Hall, Sport Centre, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos.

CONVOCATION DAY TWO

Date: - Wednesday, 25th January, 2017

Event A: - Congregation for the Award of First Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and the announcement of Prize winners for graduating students of Faculties & Institute: Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Dental Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Law, Pharmacy, Distance Learning Institute (DLI)

Time: - 10.00 a.m. prompt

Venue: - Multipurpose Hall Complex, University of Lagos

Event B: - Alumni Reception

Time: - 6.00 p.m.

Venue: - Staff School Hall, University of Lagos, Akoka

CONVOCATION DAY THREE

Date: - Thursday, 26th January, 2017

Event A: - Congregation for the Award of Higher Degrees of the School of Postgraduate Studies, as well as Best Researcher Award and Conferment of Honorary Doctorate Degrees, Emeritus Professorship & Distinguished Professorship

- Conferment of Hononary Degree

* His Royal Eminence, Alhaji (Dr.) Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi, CFR, Shehu of Borno

* Professor Ayodele Francis Ogunye

* Professor John Pepper Clark

- Conferment of Emeritus Professorship

* Professor Osato Frank Giwa-Osagie, OON, COL

- Conferment of Distinguished Professorship

* Professor Babajide Ibitayo Alo

* Professor Olukayode Amund

* Professor (Mrs.) Cecilia Ihuoma Igwilo

* Professor Jim Ijenwa Unah


Venue: - Multipurpose Hall Complex, University of Lagos,

Time: - 10.00 a.m. prompt


Event B: - Convocation Play

Time: - 6.00 p.m.

Venue: - Main Auditorium, University of Lagos

Title: - “Azagidi when Gods die” Benin Epic Play written by Don Pedro Obaseki, Directed by Tunji Sotimirin.

For more information visit the school website http://www.unilag.edu.ng/newsdetails.php?NewsID=2887

Source: http://www.unilag.edu.ng/newsdetails.php?NewsID=2887