The University community, general public, parents, guardians and, in particular, the 2018/2019 graduating students, are hereby informed that the 2019 Convocation Ceremonies have been scheduled as follows:
Monday, 2nd March 2020
Event Pre-Convocation Press Conference and Launching of the UNILAG Anthem
Time: – 10.00 a.m.
Venue: – Senate Chamber, 2nd Floor, Senate House, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos
Friday, 6th March 2020 – Special Jumat Service
Time: – 1.00 p.m.
Venue: – University of Lagos Central Mosque.
Sunday, 8th March 2020 – Thanksgiving Service
Time: – 10.00 a.m.
Venue: – Chapel Of Christ Our Light, University Of Lagos
Monday, 9th March 2020
Event A: Opening of Exhibition and Commissioning of Projects
Venue: – Senate Car Park, Opposite J. F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium
Time: – 10.00 a.m.
Event B: Convocation Lecture
Guest Lecturer: – Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), FNCS, FBCS, FIIM. (Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Federal Republic of Nigeria).
Lecture Title: – The Role Of Disruptive Technologies In Sustainable Economic Transformation.
Chairman: – Professor Nimi Briggs OON, FWACS, FAS, FIPS. (Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Federal University, Lokoja Nigeria.)
Venue: – J. F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium
Time: – 12.00 noon.
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, 10th March 2020
Event A:
( Morning Session )
Congregation for the Award of First Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and Prizes to Graduating students of the Faculties of:
Education and Social sciences
Time: 9:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.
Venue: J.F. Ade.Ajayi Auditorium
(Afternoon Session)
Arts, Environmental Sciences and Science
Time: 1:00p.m. – 3:00p.m.
Venue: J.F. Ade.Ajayi Auditorium
CONVOCATION DAY TWO
Date: Wednesday, 11th March 2020
Event A:
(Morning Session)
Congregation for the Award of First Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and Prizes to Graduating students of the Faculties & Institute of:
Engineering, Law and Management Sciences
Time: 9:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.
Venue: J.F. Ade.Ajayi Auditorium
(Afternoon Session)
Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences,Dental Sciences, Pharmacy, and Distance Learning Institute (DLI)
Venue: J.F. Ade.Ajayi Auditorium
Event B:
Alumni Reception
Time: 6.00 p.m.
Venue: Tolu Odugbemi Hall, University of Lagos, Akoka.
CONVOCATION DAY THREE
Date: Thursday, 12th March 2020
Event A:
Congregation for the Award of Postgraduate Diploma, Master Degrees, Ph.D. Degrees and Best Ph.D. Award of the School of Postgraduate Studies, Conferment of Distinguished Professorship, Emeritus Professorship and Honorary Doctorate Degrees.
Time: 9.00 a.m.
Venue: J. F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium
Event B: Convocation Play
Time: 6.00 p.m.
Title: “The WIVES”, written by Ahmed Yerima,Directed by Saheed Bello
LONG SERVICE AWARD AND LUNCHEON WITH THE DOYEN
Date: – Friday, 13th March, 2020
Time: – 10.00 a.m.
Venue: – Jelili Adebisi Omotola Hall, University of Lagos.
Chairman: – Professor Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe, OFR, FAS, FAEng