UNILAG 55th Convocation Ceremony Schedule 2025 Announced [UPDATED]

UNILAG Convocation Date: The University of Lagos (UNILAG) Convocation Date has been announced. The programme of events has been released.

The Programme of Events and General Information for the fifty-fifth (55^th) Convocation Ceremonies of the University of Lagos are indicated below:

Programme of Events

The events will begin on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, with a pre-convocation press conference.

Other activities, including exhibitions, lectures, and degree awards, will start on Monday, January 13, 2025.

The University community, graduating students, parents, guardians and the public are hereby informed that the 2024 (55^th) Convocation Ceremonies of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have been scheduled as follows:

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, 2^nd 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, 1^st 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

Programme of Events

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