UNILAG 55th Convocation Ceremony: Schedule of Events

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UNILAG 55th Convocation Ceremony Programmes Announced The University of Lagos (UNILAG) community, general public, parents, guardians and in particular, the 2023/2024 graduating students, are hereby informed that the 2024 (55th) Convocation Ceremonies of the University have been scheduled to commence on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 with a Pre-Convocation Press Conference, while other events such as …

UNILAG 55th Convocation Ceremony: Schedule of Events

UNILAG 55th Convocation Ceremony Programmes Announced

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) community, general public, parents, guardians and in particular, the 2023/2024 graduating students, are hereby informed that the 2024 (55th) Convocation Ceremonies of the University have been scheduled to commence on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 with a Pre-Convocation Press Conference, while other events such as exhibition, Convocation Lecture, award of degrees and diploma, amongst others will commence on Monday, January 13, 2025:

UNILAG 55th Convocation Ceremony Programme

Wednesday, January 8, 2025  Event A: Pre-Convocation Press Conference
Address by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS 
    Time: 10:00 a.m.  
    Venue: Senate Chamber, 2nd Floor, Senate House, University of Lagos, Akoka. 
  Event B: Convocation Rehearsal I  
    Time: 4:00 p.m.  
    Venue: J.F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium 
Thursday, January 9, 2025    Rehearsal for Hooding Ceremonies in the School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS), Faculties and Distance Learning Institute (DLI) 
    Time: 4:00 p.m. 
    Venue: J.F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium 
Friday, January 10, 2025  Event A:  Special Jumat Service 
    Time: 2:15 p.m. 
    Venue: University of Lagos Central Mosque 
  Event B:  Convocation Rehearsal II 
    Time: 4:00 p.m. 
    Venue: J.F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka 
Monday, January 13, 2025  Event A:  Opening of Exhibition 
    Time: 10:00 a.m. 
    Venue: Senate Car Park Opposite J.F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka 
  Event B:  Convocation Lecture 
    Title: UNIVERSITIES AS HUBS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND WEALTH CREATION 
    Guest Lecturer: Dr. Tayo Aduloju, CEO, Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) 
    Chairman: His Excellency, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, CON,
former Federal Minister of Works and Housing, Federal Republic of Nigeria. 
    Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 
    Venue: J.F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka 
  Event C:   Hooding Ceremonies for Bachelor Degree Graduates in the Faculties of: Arts, Education, Environmental Sciences, Science and Social Sciences. 
    Time: 3:00 p.m. 
    Venue: To be determined by the Deans 
  Event D:  Convocation Rehearsal III 
    Time: 5:00 p.m. 
    Venue: J.F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium 
Tuesday, January 14, 2025    CONVOCATION DAY ONE (1) 
  Event A:  Congregation for the Award of First Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and Prizes to Graduating students of Faculties of: 
    Education and Social Sciences
Time: 9:00 a.m. (Morning session) 
    Arts, Environmental Sciences, and Science
Time: 1:00 p.m. (Afternoon session) 
    Venue: J.F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka. 
  Event B:  Hooding Ceremonies for Bachelor Degrees Graduates in the Faculties/Institute of: Engineering, Law, Management Sciences, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Dental Sciences, Pharmacy, Distance Learning Institute (DLI). 
    Time: 3:00 p.m. 
    Venue: To be determined by the Deans/Director 
Wednesday, January 15, 2025    CONVOCATION DAY TWO (2) 
  Event A:  Congregation for the Award of First Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and Prizes to Graduating students of Faculties & Institute of: 
    Engineering, Law, and Management Sciences
Time: 9:00 a.m. (Morning session) 
    Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Dental Sciences, Pharmacy, and Distance Learning Institute (DLI)
Time: 1:00 p.m. (Afternoon session) 
    Venue: J.F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka. 
  Event B:  Hooding Ceremonies for Higher Degrees of the School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS) and University of Lagos Business School (ULBS). 
    Time: 3:00 p.m. 
    Venue: To be determined by the Dean and Executive Director 
  Event C:  Alumni Reception 
    Time: 6:00 p.m. 
    Venue: Tolulope Odugbemi Hall, University of Lagos, Akoka 
Thursday, January 16, 2025    CONVOCATION DAY THREE (3) 
  Event A:  Congregation for the Award of: Postgraduate Diploma, Master Degrees, Ph.D. Degrees and Best Ph.D. Thesis Award of the School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS); Masters Degrees of the University of Lagos Business School (ULBS); and Conferment of Honorary Doctorate Degrees. 
    Time: 10:00 a.m. 
    Venue: J.F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka 
  Event B:  Luncheon with the Doyen 
    Time: 2:00 p.m. 
    Venue: Senate Lounge, 1st Floor, Senate House 
Friday, January 17, 2025  Event A:   Long Service Award 
    Time: 10:00 a.m. 
    Venue: Tolu Odugbemi Hall, University of Lagos, Akoka. 
  Event B:  Convocation Play 
    Title: Langbodo by Wale Ogunyemi 
    Time: 4:00 p.m. 
    Venue: J.F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka. 
Sunday, January 19, 2025    Thanksgiving Service 
    Time: 10:00 a.m. 
    Venue: Chapel of Christ Our Light, University of Lagos, Akoka 

Payment Details

The graduating class of 2024 are hereby informed to follow the payment procedures outlined below:

Mandatory Payment: 

This is payable by ALL graduating students for the Convocation Ceremonies. Kindly note that convocation fees should have been paid alongside the school fees for the session. However, those yet to pay should pay using the amount on their portal. 

Purchase/Hiring of Academic Outfit: 

Academic Outfit  Outright Purchase  Hiring 
First Degree  ₦40,000.00  ₦15,000.00 
Master’s Degree, PGD, MPhil  ₦40,000.00  ₦15,000.00 
Doctorate Degree  ₦65,000.00  N/A 

Payment Procedure: 

Procedure  Account Name  Platform 
All graduating students are to generate their payment advice from their student portal and use RRR to make payment.  University of Lagos TSA  Through Remita 

Schedule of Payment for Academic Outfit and Convocation Order of Proceedings: 

Commencement of Payment – December 12, 2024
Deadline for Payment – December 31, 2024
Commencement of Collection of Gowns – December 30, 2024 

Collection of Academic Outfit and Order of Proceedings: 

Academic outfit and Order of Proceedings will be available for collection at the Faculties, College of Medicine, School of Postgraduate Studies, Distance Learning Institute, and University of Lagos Business School (ULBS), with evidence of payment (on-line receipts). 

Schedule of Payment: 

Graduating students are to forward a copy of payment receipt to the under listed e-mail addresses for their respective programmes, as soon as payment is made for logistics purpose. 

a) DLI: [email protected] b) ULBS: [email protected] c) SPGS: [email protected] d) Arts: [email protected] e)  Basic Medical Sciences: [email protected] f) Clinical Sciences: [email protected] g) Dental Sciences: [email protected] h) Education: [email protected] i) Engineering: [email protected] J) Environmental Sciences: [email protected] k) Law: [email protected] l) Management Sciences: [email protected] m) Pharmacy: [email protected] n) Science: [email protected] o) Social Sciences: [email protected] 

Invitation Cards: 

Graduating students are to download and print the e-invitation cards from their live e-mail accounts for admittance into the venue. Soft copy of the Order of Proceedings will also be available for downloading. 

Return of Academic Outfit: 

All academic outfits should be returned immediately after the convocation ceremonies. Those who fail to return the outfit by Monday, February 3, 2025 shall be made to bear the cost of outright purchase (₦40,000.00) before clearance for certificate issuance. 

Collection of Certificate: 

All graduating students are expected to collect their certificates after the convocation ceremonies. 

Any certificate not collected the year immediately after convocation shall attract a demurrage charge of Ten Thousand Naira (₦10,000.00). 

There shall also be an additional charge of Five Thousand Naira (₦5,000.00) for every year that the certificate remains uncollected. 

  1. Alumni Registration Fee to be paid into UNILAG Alumni Association Accounts as follows: 
  1. First Degree (₦5,000.00) 
  1. Postgraduate (₦7,500.00) 

United Bank for Africa (UBA) A/C – 1000034082
WEMA Bank Plc A/C – 0121188199
ECO Bank Plc A/C – 1962000847
Access Bank Plc A/C – 0043655942
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc A/C – 0019787148

Registration for Attendance at Convocation Ceremonies: 

Each graduating student shall register to attend the Convocation Ceremonies via a link that will be sent to students’ e-mail addresses by December 30, 2024. On successful registration, graduating students are to print out the Access Code and present same at the Convocation Venue for admittance into the J. F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium. Graduating students are enjoined to attend the Convocation Ceremonies punctually at the time allotted to them as the doors will be closed immediately the programme commences. 

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS, on behalf of the Governing Council and the entire University community congratulates all graduating students. Please be assured that certificates would be ready for collection after the ceremonies upon presentation of all necessary clearance. 

Wishing you all, blissful ceremonies. 

Olakunle E. Makinde (Mrs.), MNIM, dfisn
Ag. Registrar & Secretary to Council

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