FUTMINNA 34th Convocation Ceremony Date 2026 Announced [UPDATED]

Federal University of Technology Minna, FUTMINNA announces 35th Convocation Ceremony.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta, on behalf of Council, Senate, Staff and Students of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, cordially invites the public to the University’s 34th Convocation Ceremony of 2024/2025 Academic Session and 43rd Founders’ Day for the conferment of various categories of Degrees, Diplomas and award of prizes.

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS.

Friday, 23rd January, 2026

Convocation Juma’at Prayer
Venue: Main Campus Mosque, Gidan Kwano
Time: 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, 25th January, 2026

Convocation Church Service
Venue: The Chapel of Grace, Bosso Campus
Time: 9:00 a.m.

Monday, 26th January, 2026

Vice-Chancellor’s Press Briefing
Venue: APC Building, Main Campus, Gidan Kwano
Time: 10:00 a.m.

Thursday, 29th January, 2026

Final Football Match
Venue: Football Field, Main Campus, Gidan Kwano
Time: 4:00 p.m.

Friday, 30th January, 2026

Exhibition
Venue: Suleimanu Kumo Convocation Square, Main Campus, Gidan Kwano
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Commissioning of Projects
Venue: Project Sites
Time: 10:00 a.m.

Saturday, 31st January, 2026

Convocation Lecture
Venue: University Auditorium, Main Campus, Gidan Kwano
Time: 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, 1st February, 2026

Convocation Ceremony and Founders’ Day
Conferment of Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, Higher Degrees and Presentation of Prizes
Venue: Suleimanu Kumo Convocation Square, Main Campus, Gidan Kwano
Time: 10:00 a.m.

INFORMATION TO GRADUANDS

All payments are to be made into the Federal University of Technology, Minna TSA Account (No. 0190472161017) with the Central Bank of Nigeria. For details visit: www.futminna.edu.ng
Graduands must be physically present at the ceremony to receive their certificates and prizes.
Graduands are expected to present the following items to collect their original certificates immediately after the Convocation Ceremony:
The original statement of results earlier issued by the University (where applicable)
Final year clearance form duly signed by all concerned
Final year identity card or letter of identification from Student Affairs Division
Invitation cards and Academic gowns are to be collected from Secretaries of the respective Schools from Monday, 26th January, 2026.
Issued Academic Gowns must be returned to the School Secretaries immediately after the ceremony before collection of original certificates.
There will be a surcharge for any damaged Academic Gown.

SECURITY

Graduands and the general public should please note:

University Security personnel will direct guests to the designated parking lots.
Luggage and bags are not allowed into the Convocation Square Arena.
Photographers, hawkers and vendors of any item are to pay the sum of N500.00 (five hundred Naira) only for registration. They will not be allowed into the Convocation Square.

NOTE: Graduands will not be allowed into the Convocation Square after 10:30 a.m.

While hoping for a successful and memorable occasion, we wish you safe journey throughout the ceremony.

Live streaming of events at: https://futminna.edu.ng

Signed,
Mal. Danladi Mallam
Registrar/Secretary to Council