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.