By Our Reporter
Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo, has announced plans to hold its 18th Convocation Ceremony from November 22 to 26, 2026, with the award of diplomas, postgraduate diplomas, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, as well as honorary degrees.
The week-long event, hosted by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. (Mrs.) Ebunoluwa Olufemi Oduwole, will feature academic, religious, cultural, sporting and research activities across the university’s campuses.
The ceremony is being organised on behalf of the university’s Proprietor, Visitor, Board of Trustees, Governing Council and Senate.
Activities will begin on Sunday, November 22, with a Holy Communion Service at the ACU Chapel by 9:00 a.m.
On Monday, November 23, the Vice-Chancellor will address a press conference at the Welcome Centre by 10:00 a.m., followed by the opening of the convocation exhibition at the TY Danjuma Library at noon.
The day’s programme will also include a showcase of engineering, entrepreneurial and agricultural innovations at the university’s Sports Centre by 1:00 p.m., while a football match is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
The activities will continue on Tuesday, November 24, with the convocation exhibition on entrepreneurship, engineering and agricultural innovations at the Sports Centre by 10:00 a.m.
A research fair will hold at the Olajide Olaniran Auditorium by noon, while the university’s convocation play is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at the same venue.
On Wednesday, November 25, the university will award diplomas, postgraduate diplomas, bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the ACU Chapel by 11:00 a.m.
The day will also feature the commissioning of projects at the Ajegunle and Kiyeseni campuses.
The grand finale on Thursday, November 26, will begin with the commissioning of projects at the Offa-Meta Campus by 9:00 a.m.
The convocation lecture will be delivered by Senator Dr Olorunnimbe Mamora, CON, while the award of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and honorary degrees will take place at the ACU Chapel by 11:00 a.m.
The university has invited members of the public, alumni, parents and well-wishers to participate in the celebration of academic excellence.
