University of Lagos Convocation Ceremonies Academic Session 2016/2017

University of Lagos - 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, 2nd May, 2018 - Pre-Convocation Press Conference
Addressed by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe

• Time: 10.00 a.m.
• Venue: Senate Chamber, 2nd Floor, Senate House, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos

Tuesday, 8th May, 2018
Event A: Opening of Exhibition:

• Venue: Senate Building Car Park
• Time: 12.00 p.m.

Event B: Investiture of the Vice-Chancellor: Investiture of Professor Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe FAS, as the 12th Vice Chancellor of the University and Convoaction 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: 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):

• Time: 9.00 a.m.
• Venue: J. F. Ade-Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Main Campus, Akoka, Lagos

Environmental Sciences, Science, Arts (Afternoon Session):

• Time: 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 Sport 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:

• Time: 9.00 a.m.
• Venue: J. F. Ade-Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Main Campus, Akoka, Lagos

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

• Time: 1.00 p.m.
• Venue: J. F. Ade-Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Main Campus, Akoka, Lagos

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:

• Time: 10.00 a.m.
• Venue: J. F. Ade-Ajayi Auditorium

Event B: Luncheon with the Doyen

• Venue: Senate Lounge 1st Floor Senate
• Time: 3.00 p.m

Event C: Convocation Play

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

General Information
Payment by ALL graduating students, Complete Academic Outfit (Gown, Hood & Cap), Certificate Folder and Convocation Brochure.