UNILORIN 32nd Convocation Ceremonies Schedule of Events

University of Ilorin, UNILORIN 32nd convocation ceremonies programmes of events.

This is to inform the 2015/2016 Graduands of the University that the 32nd Convocation Ceremonies of the University for the awards of First and Higher Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates, and Presentation of Prizes, will commence with a Jumat Service on Friday,

14th October 2016 and end on Sunday, 23rd October, 2016 with a Special Thanksgiving Service on the Main Campus of the University.

UNILORIN CONVOCATION CEREMONY PROGRAMME OF EVENTS.

Details of the activities are as follows:

1. Friday, 14th October, 2016
a. Event: Jumat Service (Special Jumat Service for the commencement of the Convocation  Ceremonies)
Venue: Unilorin Central Mosque
Time: 1:00pm

2. Sunday, 16th October, 2016
Event: Special Church Service (Thanksgiving Service for the commencement of the
Convocation Ceremonies)
Venue: Chapel of Light, Unilorin
Time: 10:00am

3. Monday, 17thOctober, 2016
Event: Vice-Chancellor’s Press Briefing
Venue: University Auditorium
Time: 10.00 a.m.

4. Tuesday, 18th October, 2016
Event: Convocation Play
Title: The Palm wine Drunkard. By Kola Ogunmola. Directed by A. A. Adeoye
Venue: Performing Arts Theatre
Time: Two shows at 4p.m. and 6p.m

5. Thursday 20th October 2016
a) Convocation Lecture
Lecturer: Professor John Wood
Secretary General, Association of Commonwealth Universities
Topic: The Impact of Commonwealth Scholarship Programme on Education and Economic
Development in Commonwealth Countries
Venue: University Auditorium
Time: 10a.m. Prompt
b) Chancellor’s Cocktail in honour of the Convocation Lecturer
Venue: Multipurpose Hall
Time: 2p.m.

6. Friday 21st October 2016
a) Convocation Day 1
Award of Prizes, First Degrees and Diplomas for Faculties of Arts, Education, Law, Management Sciences and Social Sciences
Venue: University Auditorium
Time: 10a.m. Prompt
b) Jumat Prayers
Time: 1p.m.
c) Glo Campus Storm
Venue: Unilorin Multipurpose Hall
Time: 4. – 7p.m.

7. Saturday 22nd October 2016
a) Convocation Day 2
Convocation Address by Dr. Mike Adenuga, Chairman and CEO, Globacom. Plc.
Award of Prizes, First Degrees for Faculties of Agriculture, Engineering & Technology, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Communication and Information Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and Postgraduate Degrees and Diplomas.
Venue: University Auditorium
Time: 10a.m. Prompt
b) Commissioning of Projects
Venue: Project Sites
Time: 1p.m
c) Convocation Luncheon and Merit Awards
Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall
Time: 3p.m.

8. Sunday, 23rd October, 2016
Special Church Service (Thanksgiving Service for the successful Convocation
Ceremonies)
Venue: St. Thomas Aquinas Chaplaincy, Unilorin
Time: 10:00am

9. Friday, 27th October,2016
Jumat Service (To thank God for the successful convocation ceremonies)