The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Imo State, will hold its 39th Convocation Ceremony activities from Tuesday, 1 December to Saturday, 5 December 2026.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ikechukwu Nosike Simplicius Dozie, has invited the university community and the public on behalf of the Council, Senate, Management and staff. The programme covers admission to first degrees, higher degrees and postgraduate diplomas, as well as the award of prizes.
Programme of events
Tuesday, 1 December 2026
- 10:00am: Vice-Chancellor's Pre-Convocation Press Briefing at the Council Chamber, FUTO.
- 12:00pm: Exhibition-Students Research and Innovation Exposition Show at the Convocation Arena.
Wednesday, 2 December 2026
- 10:00am: Convocation Tree Planting at selected sites in FUTO.
- 12:00pm: Ecumenical Service at Prof. C.O.E. Onwuliri Conference Centre, FUTO.
Thursday, 3 December 2026
The Chancellor's Cocktail/Alumni Night will begin at 6:00pm at Glo-Ran Hotels & Event Place, Plot H/I Industrial Layout by SUBEB Junction, Off PH Road, Owerri.
Friday, 4 December 2026
The 39th Convocation Lecture will take place at 12:00pm at Prof. C.O.E Onwuliri Conference Hall. Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, Honourable Minister of Education, will deliver the lecture.
The topic is "Re-imagining The Nigerian University: From Degree Production To Knowledge Creation, Technological Enterprise And Global Competitiveness".
Saturday, 5 December 2026
- 10:00am: Inspection and commissioning of projects across FUTO by the Visitor.
- 11:00am: Admission to first degrees, higher degrees and postgraduate diplomas and the award of prizes at the Convocation Arena.
Graduands, parents, guardians and well-wishers have been encouraged to participate in the convocation activities.
