UNILAG 2015/2016 Convocation Ceremony Schedule Of Event Out

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) 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 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:

Hiring of Academic Outfit plus purchase of Brochure and Certificate
First Degree: 15,000.00 Masters Degree, PGD, M.Phil: 20,000.00
Doctorate Degree: N/A

Refundable fees on Hiring of Academic Outfit
First Degree: 5,000.00 Masters Degree, PGD, M.Phil: 5,000.00
Doctorate Degree: N/A

Outright Purchase of Academic Outfit plus Brochure and Certificate
First Degree: 15,000.00
Masters Degree, PGD, M.Phil: 20,000.00
Doctorate Degree: 40,000.00