The University of Jos wishes to inform the general public, invited guests and graduands of the institution that activities marking the University’s 29th and 30th Combined Convocation Ceremonies will take place on Saturday, 23rdJune, 2018. The venue is the Jeremiah Useni Mini Stadium, Naraguta Campus, University of Jos.
Invitation cards for graduands and their guests and academic robes will be issued on arrival at their respective Faculty Offices as from Monday 18th June, 2018.
Graduands are expected to pay the charges specified below at the Cash Office of the Bursary for academic robes, University scrolls and Convocation booklets:
- First Degree Graduands N5,000.00
- Masters & Postgraduate Diploma N7,500.00
- Ph.D N10,000.00
Please find the programme schedule of the various activities for the celebration:
| S/N | DATES | ACTIVITIES | TIME | VENUE |
| 1. | Mon. 18thJune, 2018 | Vice-Chancellor’s Press Conference
| 11am | Senate Chamber |
| 2. | Wed. 20th June, 2018 | Football Match | 3pm | Jeremiah Useni Mini Stadium, Naraguta Campus |
| 3. | Thurs. 21stJune, 2018 | Exhibition | 10am | Bauchi Road Campus Main Library |
| 4. | Fri. 22ndJune, 2018 | a. Exhibition b. Convocation Lecture – Lecturer (His Grace, Most Rev. Dr Matthew Hassan Kukah, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto) Title: “Broken Truths: Nigeria’s Elusive Quest For National Cohesion” -Chairman of Convocation Lecture – His Excellency, Professor Sonni Gwanle Tyoden – Deputy Governor, Plateau State -Guest of Honour – His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong, the Governor of Plateau State
c. Convocation Play d. Pre-Convocation Dinner | 10am 2pm 5pm 7pm | Bauchi Road Campus Main Library Multipurpose Auditorium, Bauchi Road Campus Open Air Theatre, Bauchi Rd Campus Eliel Centre, Gold and Base, Rayfield Jos |
| 5. | Sat. 23rdJune, 2018 | a. Convocation for the conferment of Diplomas/Degrees/Masters/PhD/Honorary Degrees b. Exhibition c. Luncheon | 9am 12noon 2pm | Jeremiah Useni Mini Stadium, Naraguta Campus Bauchi Road Campus Main Library Former Council Guest House, Naraguta Campus |
All University graduands are expected to register with the Alumni Office on payment of the sum of Five Thousand Naira (N5, 000.00) only as Alumni fees. This is payable during the Convocation Ceremonies or before the collection of certificates.
Graduands are requested to strictly adhere to this schedule and time as indicated above.
Signed:
Monday M. Danjem
Registrar
