This is to inform all graduands that arrangements have been made to conduct the University’s Maiden Convocation on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th January, 2016.
There will be a Pre-Convocation Lecture titled “Nature’s Signatures – Exploring the Petrologic Potencies of Nasarawa Minerals” to be delivered by Prof. Mosto Onuoha on Friday 8th January, 2016 at 3.00p.m in the University Auditorium. The investiture and formal installation of the Chancellor, HRM King W. S. Joshua Igbugburu X,CON, (JP) Ibenanawei of Bomo Kingdom, Bayelsa State and award of degrees and prizes to graduands will take place on Saturday 9th January, 2016 at 10.00a.m in the Auditorium.
Graduands are to pay the sum of One Thousand Naira (N1,000) for their academic gowns as from Wednesday 6th January, 2016 and collect same from their Faculty Officers. Such gowns MUST be returned to the point of collection before the close of work on Monday 11th January, 2016. Failure to do so as well as loss or damage will attract a penalty fee.
Accordingly, you are being invited to attend and witness the events.
The First Convocation of Federal University Lafia will hold as follows:
• January 8, 2016 (3pm)
Convocation Lecture and Convocation Play @ University’s Auditorium, Take-Off Site
• January 9, 2016 (9am)
Convocation Academic Procession @ Take-Off Site
• January 9, 2016 (10am)
Convocation @ Take-Off Site
2. All graduating students are invited to process their final clearance between Wednesday, January 6 and Thursday, January 7, 2016 preparatory to Convocation on Saturday, January 9, 2016
| S/N | Sections | Required Documents |
| 1. | Departments | = Clearance Form to be signed by the Level Academic Adviser = Departmental Library Clearance Form to be signed by the Library Officer or Head of Department |
| 2. | Faculties | = Books borrowed from Faculty Resource Room |
| 3. | Academic Affairs | = Original Copies of: ü O’Level Certificate(s) ü Indigene Certificate ü Birth Certificate ü Primary School Certificate ü JAMB Admission Letter ü JAMB Score print out |
| 4. | Student Affairs Division | = To be specified |
| 5. | Sports Unit | = Jerseys for active sportsmen and women |
| 6. | Health Centre | = Presentation of TISHIP Identity Card = Presentation of Hand Cards |
| 7. | Library | = Departmental Clearance = Library Card = Borrower’s Card |
| 8. | Bursary | = Presentation of Student ID card = Presentation of Original Receipt (100 – 400 Level) = Presentation of Original Fee Card = Presentation of Fully Stamped Fee Card with Student Passport = Presentation of receipt for payment of N2,000 academic gown rental fee = Verification of the above claim from the system = Issuance of Final Clearance Form |
| 9. | ICT | = Submission of Student ID Card |
| 10. | Audit | = To be specified |
| 11. | Advancement Office | = Provision of correct contact details and records for future use and networking |
Final Clearance: Restaurant annex (Central Admin Building, Permanent Site)
Collection of academic gown: Council Affairs Secretariat annex (Central Admin Building, Permanent Site)
Note: Academic Gowns will be issued by Faculty Officers upon presentation of completed/duly signed clearance form with evidence of payment of academic gown rental fee.
Congratulations and a safe trip to Lafia!
Signed
Dean of Student Affairs
