University of Lagos - 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 on
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.
General Information
Payment by ALL graduating students, Complete Academic Outfit (Gown, Hood & Cap), Certificate Folder and Convocation Brochure.
Each graduating student is expected to pay as follows:
Academic Outfit:
- Hiring of Academic Outfit plus purchase of Brochure and Certificate:
- First Degree - 15,000
- Masters Degree, PGD, M.Phil - 20,000
- Doctorate Degree - N/A
Refundable fees on Hiring of Academic Outfit:
- First Degree - 5,000
- Masters Degree, PGD, M.Phil - 5,000
- Doctorate Degree - N/A
Outright Purchase of Academic Outfit plus Brochure and Certificate:
- First Degree - 15,000
- Masters Degree, PGD, M.Phil - 20,000.00
- Doctorate Degree - 40,000.00
Refund will only be made on the return of the academic outfit on or before Friday, March 17, 2017. Academic outfit will be available in the College, School of Postgraduate Studies, Faculties, and the Distance Learning Institute.
Procedure for payment and refund
- Graduating Students are to pay for academic outfit, brochures and certificates by accessing the University website (www.unilag.edu.ng), complete the form under Unilag payment portal (student category).
- Thereafter, students are to proceed to any bank of their choice with the RRR generated, for payment as appropriate. Copies of bank teller and payment advice bearing bank confirmation should be taken to the faculty for gown collection.
Account Name - University of Lagos TSA
Platform - Through Remita
Alumni Registration Fee to be paid into UNILAG Alumni Association:
- United Bank for Africa (UBA) A/C: 1000034082
- WEMA Bank Plc A/C: 0121188199
- ECOBANK Plc A/C: 1962000847
- ACCESS Bank Plc A/C: 0043655942
- GTBANK Plc A/C: 0019787148
First Degree (N2,000.00); Postgraduate (N2,500.00)
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.
Dr. (Mrs.) Taiwo F. Ipaye, FNIM
Registrar & Secretary to Council