UNILAG 55th Convocation Ceremonies Programme of Events

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UNILAG 55th Convocation Ceremonies Programme of Events

The University community, graduating students, parents, guardians and the public are hereby informed that the 2024 (55th) 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, 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