This year's convocation ceremony will be the 30th in the history
of our great institution University of Ilorin. The details of the
ceremony which will start on Monday, 20th October, 2014 and
end on Sunday, 26th October, 2014 with a thanksgiving
ceremony at the Unilorin Christian Union chapel aka Chapel of
the Light. The full details are as follows........
Monday, 20th October, 2014.
There shall be a Vice-Chancellor’s Press Briefing at the
University Auditorium by 10 am where the Vice Chancellor Prof.
Abdulganiyu Ambali shall brief the press on the highlights of the
year and also discuss some important issues concerning the
University of Ilorin and its community.
Then in the evening, there shall be a Convocation play titled The
Killers. I can assure you that it shall be very interesting. I will
upload shots from that of last year to convince you. The play will
start by 4:00pm and end before 6:00pm when a reshow for the
late comers shall be done. Endeavour to come early as the hall
is usually filled asap..... If you don't know the hall I'm talking
about here, it is the Performing Arts Department's Hall (PFA Hall)
. Come and see a showcase of Educated talent!
Tuesday, 21st October, 2014
On tuesday, There shall be the
Convocation Lecture
Title: “Innovation: A Transdisciplinary Approach”
Speaker: Professor Dzulkifli Abdul Rasak Time :10:00am prompt.
The professor is the President of International Association of
Universities and also a former Vice Chancellor of two Universities
in Malaysia.
Wednesday, 22nd October, 2014
Wednesday is the Convocation Proper for students graduating
after studying four year courses in the University.
CONVOCATION FOR THE AWARD OF PRIZES, FIRST DEGREES,
DIPLOMAS AND
CERTIFICATES FOR THE FACULTIES OF ARTS, EDUCATION, LAW,
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
The convocation ceremony shall be interesting as 48 first class
students will be convocating this year and the total number of
all graduating student is high this year> over 6000. Moreso, this
is a peculiar year in which our former Vice Chancellor; Prof Ishaq
Oloyede and our current Vice Chancellor; Prof. Abdulganiyu
Ambali were both recently given awards in recognition of their
excellence in service by the Federal Government of Nigeria. Also
if you have forgotten, Unilorin emerged just recently as the Best
University in Nigeria according to 4icu.org .
We surely have a lot to celebrate at this convocation ceremony.
The time is 10:00am prompt, but I will advise all graduating
students and their guest to be on their way by 7:00am latest as
the traffic will be heavy that day.... I will be convocating on
Wednesday too. You can come celebrate with me.
Thursday, 23rd October, 2014
Now it is the turn of the seniors! Those who spent 5 years and
above and others who are not just first degree graduates but
already are furthering their certificates.
CONVOCATION FOR THE AWARD OF PRIZES, FIRST DEGREES FOR
THE
FACULTIES OF AGRICULTURE, COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION
SCIENCES,
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, ENGINEERING AND
TECHNOLOGY, LIFE
SCIENCES, PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND POSTGRADUATE DEGREES
AND DIPLOMAS.
Believe me if I tell you that this day is for high class graduates.
Not by their class of degree but by the calibre of people
graduating. This is the day you see your Lecturer too in
academic gown. Lecturers and other seniors (Master's and Post
Graduates) celebrate on this day. You are cordially invited.
In the afternoon, by 2:00pm, there shall be Luncheon and Merit
Awards (Like an afterparty) at the new Unilorin Multipurpose hall
just at the junction to the University stadium.
Additional details
For Graduating guys and girls, The fee for convocation is stated
to be #8000 as seen on the school portal but there are still
speculations that it will be reduced as there is a mix up with the
Alumni fees. But you can go ahead and pay so as to avoid
lateness.
Also, The public (especially our students who are still in school)
should note that RICE AND STEW WITH PLENTY MEAT AND IYAN
shall be made available. You are cordially invited.


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