By our Reporter
Dr. Tayo Aduloju, Chief Executive Officer for Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) will deliver the 55th Convocation lecture of University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka while Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, former minister of Works and Housing will Chair the occasion.
This was disclosed in a order of events for the 2024 Convocation Ceremonies released by the university management on Thursday.
The UNILAG Convocation Ceremonies have been scheduled as follows.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 Event: A Pre-Convocation Press Conference
Address by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Venue: Senate Chamber, 2nd Floor, Senate House, University of Lagos, Akoka.
Event B: Convocation Rehearsal I
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Venue: J.F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium.
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Rehearsal for Hooding Ceremonies in the School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS), Faculties and Distance Learning Institute (DLI)
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Venue: J.F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium
Friday, January 10, 2025 Event A: Special Jumat Service
Time: 2:15 p.m.
Venue: University of Lagos Central Mosque Event B: Convocation Rehearsal II
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Venue: J.F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka.
Monday, January 13, 2025 Event A:
Opening of Exhibition
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Venue: Senate Car Park Opposite J.F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka
Event B: Convocation Lecture Title: UNIVERSITIES AS HUBS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND WEALTH CREATION
Guest Lecturer: Dr. Tayo Aduloju, CEO, Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG)
Chairman: His Excellency, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, CON,
former Federal Minister of Works and Housing, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Venue: J.F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka
Event C: Hooding Ceremonies for Bachelor Degree Graduates in the Faculties of: Arts, Education, Environmental Sciences, Science and Social Sciences.
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Venue: To be determined by the Deans
Event D: Convocation Rehearsal III
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Venue: J.F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium.
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 – CONVOCATION DAY ONE (1)
Event A: Congregation for the Award of First Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and Prizes to Graduating students of Faculties of:
Education and Social Sciences
Time: 9:00 a.m. (Morning session)
Arts, Environmental Sciences, and Science
Time: 1:00 p.m. (Afternoon session)
Venue: J.F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka.
Event B: Hooding Ceremonies for Bachelor Degrees Graduates in the Faculties/Institute of: Engineering, Law, Management Sciences, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Dental Sciences, Pharmacy, Distance Learning Institute (DLI).
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Venue: To be determined by the Deans/Director.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 – CONVOCATION DAY TWO (2)
Event A: Congregation for the Award of First Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and Prizes to Graduating students of Faculties & Institute of:
Engineering, Law, and Management Sciences
Time: 9:00 a.m. (Morning session)
Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Dental Sciences, Pharmacy, and Distance Learning Institute (DLI)
Time: 1:00 p.m. (Afternoon session)
Venue: J.F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka.
Event B: Hooding Ceremonies for Higher Degrees of the School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS) and University of Lagos Business School (ULBS).
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Venue: To be determined by the Dean and Executive Director
Event C: Alumni Reception
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Tolulope Odugbemi Hall, University of Lagos, Akoka.
Thursday, January 16, 2025 – CONVOCATION DAY THREE (3)
Event A: Congregation for the Award of: Postgraduate Diploma, Master Degrees, Ph.D. Degrees and Best Ph.D. Thesis Award of the School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS); Masters Degrees of the University of Lagos Business School (ULBS); and Conferment of Honorary Doctorate Degrees.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Venue: J.F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka
Event B: Luncheon with the Doyen
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Venue: Senate Lounge, 1st Floor, Senate House
Friday, January 17, 2025 Event A: Long Service Award
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Venue: Tolu Odugbemi Hall, University of Lagos, Akoka.
Event B: Convocation Play
Title: Langbodo by Wale Ogunyemi
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Venue: J.F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka.
Sunday, January 19, 2025 Thanksgiving Service
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Venue: Chapel of Christ Our Light, University of Lagos, Akoka
