OOU 34th Convocation Ceremony: Schedule of Events.
Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) has officially announced its 34th Convocation Ceremony, scheduled to run from Thursday, 23 January, to Friday, 31 January 2025. The week-long celebration will include academic and cultural activities, degree admissions, a lecture, and the conferment of honorary degrees.
Highlights of the Event
The convocation will bring together students, staff, alumni, and distinguished guests to celebrate the university’s achievements. Key events include a convocation play, health walk, a special convocation lecture, and the conferment of degrees across various faculties.
Detailed Schedule
| Date | Event | Time | Venue (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 23 Jan | Press Briefing | 11:00 AM | Vice-Chancellor’s Committee Room |
| Friday, 24 Jan | Health Walk (Staff & Students) | 7:00 AM | – |
| Agric and Engineering Show | 10:00 AM | – | |
| Jumat Service | 1:30 PM | – | |
| Sunday, 26 Jan | Convocation Service | 10:00 AM | Chapel of Abundant Life, Main Campus |
| Monday, 27 Jan | Convocation Play | 4:00 PM | – |
| Tuesday, 28 Jan | Novelty Match (Female vs Male Staff) | 4:00 PM | – |
| Wednesday, 29 Jan | Admission to First Degrees (2023/2024 Session) | 10:00 AM | Faculties of Arts, Medical Sciences, etc. |
| Thursday, 30 Jan | Admission to First Degrees (2023/2024 Session) | 10:00 AM | Faculties of Science, Engineering, etc. |
| Friday, 31 Jan | Commissioning of Projects | 10:00 AM | – |
| Convocation Lecture | 11:00 AM | – | |
| Honorary Degree Conferment & Prize Awards | – | – |
Notable Events
Academic Degrees and Faculty Involvement
On 29 and 30 January, students from various faculties, including Arts, Basic Medical Sciences, and Engineering, will be admitted to their first degrees. The ceremony reflects the university’s commitment to academic excellence and the empowerment of students across disciplines.
The Convocation Lecture
The convocation lecture, titled TETFUND and Educational Development in Nigeria: The History, the Treasures, and the Future, will be delivered by Architect Sunday Sylva Togo Echono, Executive Secretary of TETFUND. A university spokesperson remarked that the lecture underscores the importance of educational funding in shaping Nigeria’s future.
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Closing Ceremonies
The event concludes on 31 January with the conferment of postgraduate and honorary degrees and the awarding of prizes to deserving individuals. A senior academic noted that this part of the event celebrates both academic milestones and contributions to education.
The university invites everyone to visit its official page for further updates and information about the convocation program.
OOU 34th Convocation Ceremony: Schedule of Events.
