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
