University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) 34th Convocation Ceremonies Programme of Events

This is to inform the the general public and most especially the 2017/2018 Graduands of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) that the 33rd Convocation Ceremonies of the University for the awards of First and Higher Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates, and Presentation of Prizes, will commence on Friday, 12th October, 2018 and end on Sunday, 28th October, 2018.

UNILORIN Convocation Ceremony Programme of Events.

Details of the activities, which will commence on Friday, 12th October, 2018 are as follows:

Friday, 12th October, 2018

Event: Jumat Service for Success

Venue: Unilorin Central Mosque

Time: 1.30 p.m.

Sunday, 14th October, 2018

Event: Interdenominational Service for Success

Venue: Chapel of the Light

Time: 9.00 a.m.

Friday, 19th October 2018

Event: Vice-Chancellor’s Press Briefing

Venue: University Auditorium

Time: 10.00 a.m.

Monday, 22nd October 2018

(a) Event: Convocation Lecture by His Excellency, Ambassador William Stuart Symington, US Ambassador to Nigeria
Topic: Citizen leadership and the link between economic and democratic good governance diversity

Venue: University Auditorium

Time: 10.00 a.m. prompt

(b) Event: Chancellor’s Cocktail in honour of Convocation Lecturer

Venue: Multipurpose Hall

Time: 1.00 p.m.

(c) Event: Convocation Play

Title: Many Colours Make the Thunder-King by Femi Osofisan and to be directed by AbdulRasheed A. Adeoye
Venue: Performing Arts Theatre, University of Ilorin

Time: Two shows at 4.00 p.m. and 6.00 p.m.

Tuesday, 23rd October 2018

(a) Event: Convocation Ceremony — Award of Prizes, First Degrees and Diplomas for Faculties of Agriculture, Arts, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Communication & Information Sciences, Education, Engineering & Technology, Environmental Sciences, Law, Life Sciences, Management Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Postgraduate Degrees and Diplomas.

Venue: University Stadium

Time: 10.00 a.m.

(b) Event: Commissioning of Projects by the Visitor

Venue: Various Sites

Time: 2.30 p.m.

(c) Event: Convocation Luncheon and Merit Awards

Venue: Multipurpose Hall, University of Ilorin

Time: 3.00 p.m.

Friday, 26th October, 2018

Event: Jumat Service for Appreciation

Venue: Unilorin Central Mosque

Time: 1.30 p.m.

Sunday, 28th October, 2018

Event: Thanksgiving Service

Venue: St. Thomas Aquinas Chaplaincy

Time: 9.00 a.m.