UNN 43rd Convocation Ceremonies Hold From March 24, to 30, 2014: Click Here For Details

The 43rd convocation ceremonies of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka will hold from Monday, March 24 to Saturday, March 29, 2014.

Over 15,000 graduands are expected to receive higher degrees, first degrees and certificates at the occasion.


According to the programme of activities, the ceremonies will start with a Press Briefing by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bartho N. Okolo, at the Enugu Campus of the University, on Monday, March 24, 2014.

Convocation Lecture:

The convocation lecture, titled “After the  Insurgency: Some Thoughts on National Cohesion”  is scheduled to hold on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 12.00 noon.  The lecture will be delivered by His Lordship, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, Bishop of Sokoto Diocese,  Catholic Diocese of Sokoto,  at the Princess Alexandria Auditorium (PAA) at the Nsukka campus of the University.

First degrees and certificates will be awarded on Friday, March 28, 2014, while higher degrees and honorary degrees will be awarded on Saturday, March 29, 2014.

All graduands are expected to arrive at the Nsukka campus of the University on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Every graduands is entitled to two invitation cards for his/her guests.

Academic Regalia:

Academic regalia will be available for collection from the Faculty Officers on presentation of evidence of payment of Sundry/Service Charges and convocation levy of N10,000.00 to the University of Nigeria Account  (UNN A/c no.. 0019441903 at any Branch of Diamond Bank plc.

Purchase/Hire of Regalia

For Postgraduates, the regalia will be available at the School of Postgraduate Studies for purchase at N20,000.00 for Ph.D., and for hire at N10,000.00 for both Ph.D. and Masters Degree. The Convocation Order of Proceedings will also be available for sale for all postgraduate students.

All hired regalia must be returned to the Registrar/Postgraduate School by Monday, March 31, 2014.

Collection of Order of Proceedings, Certificate Scrolls and Certificates:

All graduands are also required to collect copies of the Order of Proceedings, Certificate Scrolls and Certificates at the various Faculties and the School  immediately after the Convocation.

UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
DATE     EVENT     VENUE     TIME
Monday, March 24, 2014    Vice-Chancellor’s Press Briefing     Main Hall, UNEC     12.00 noon
Tuesday, March 25, 2014     Arts Exhibition     Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, Nsukka Campus     12.00 noon
Wednesday, March 26, 2014    i. Convocation Sports


ii. Drama Night     Akanu Ibiam Stadium, Nsukka Campus

Arts Theatre, Nsukka Campus     4.00pm


7.00pm
Thursday, March 27, 2014    i. Courtesy Visit by Convocation Lecturer

ii.  Convocation      
      Lecture

Lecturer: Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Catholic Diocese of Sokoto
Topic: “After the Isurgency: Some thoughts on National Cohesion” 

iii.  Vice-Chancellor’s Convocation Cocktail

iv. Class and Prize   
     Night     Vice-Chancellor’s Conference Room, Nsukka Campus

Princess Alexandra Auditorium (PAA) Nsukka Campus












CEDR Quadrangle  



Princess Alexandra Auditorium (PAA) Nsukka Campus    11.00am


12.00 noon













5.00pm



7.00pm


Friday, March 28, 2014     i. Conferment of First  
   Degrees and   
   Certificates

ii.  Jumat Service


iii.  Music Night     Margaret Ekpo Convocation Arena Nsukka Campus


University of Nigeria, Nsukka Mosque


Princess Alexandra Auditorium, (PAA)
Nsukka Campus     9.30am



1.00pm


7.00pm
Saturday, March 29, 2014     i. Conferment of post
   Graduate Diplomas,
   Higher Degrees and
   Honorary Degrees

ii.  Vice-Chancellors
     Convocation    
     Lunch     Margaret Ekpo Convocation
Arena, Nsukka Campus 



Hall of Fame, UBA Annex,
Nsukka Campus      9.30am





2.00pm
Sunday, March 30, 2014     Thanksgiving Service      St. Peter’s Chaplaincy,
Nsukka Campus    10.00am