According to a statement made available by the Deputy Registrar/Head, Media and Public Affairs, Mr Acho Elendu, the Vice-Chancellor, Distinguished Professor E. Uche Ikonne, has kindly approved activities for the Silver Jubilee Convocation Ceremony of the University.
The activities are as follows:
MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2017
Special Inter-Denominational Thanksgiving Service
Venue: Cafeteria
Time: 11.00am
TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2017
Vice-Chancellor’s Press briefing
Venue: Council Chamber
Time: 2.00pm
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2017
Football Match and Cultural Display
Venue: University Pavilion
Time: 2.00pm
THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2017
Books/Arts Exhibitions
Venue: In front of Administration Building
Time: 12noon
FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2017
Pre-Convocation Lecture
Lecturer: Professor A. G. Anwuka, Minister of State for Education
Topic: Nigeria and the Dynamics of Global Education.
Venue: University Auditorium
Time: 11.00am
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2017
Award of First Degrees, Higher Degrees, Honorary Degrees, Presentation of Prizes.
Venue: University Convocation Arena
Time: 11.00am
Other Highlights Include:
a. Conferment of Honorary Doctorate Degrees on the following:
Senator Bella Hayuta Gwarzo, CON
Elder Emmanuel Adaelu, CFR
Dr. Uchenna Emeloye, United Nations, Uganda.
b. Installation of the Pioneer Emeritus Professor of the University, Professor Frank C. Akpuaka.
All are kindly expected to participate actively in these programmes.