AAUA 14th Convocation Ceremony 2025 full programme of events
The Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, 14th Convocation Ceremony brings students, staff and guests together. The convocation covers the conferment of first degrees, postgraduate diplomas, higher degrees and the presentation of prizes. Events run from Friday 5th to Sunday 14th December 2025, with activities at the University Multipurpose Hall, sports grounds, worship centres and key offices on campus.
This guide sets out each day, with dates, venues and times, so that graduands, families and friends can plan their visit and arrive on time for every session.
Overview of AAUA 14th Convocation Ceremony
Main theme
Conferment of:
- First degrees
- Postgraduate diplomas
- Higher degrees
- Presentation of prizes
Key details
- Dates: Friday 5th to Sunday 14th December 2025
- Main venue: University Multipurpose Hall
- Other venues: AAUA Central Mosque, University Sports Centre, Senate Chamber, Students Relaxation Centre (Western Campus), Senate Building Piazza, Senate Building / University Guest House
The convocation brings together religious services, academic events, sports, a research fair, a convocation play, award sessions and a luncheon for graduands and guests.
AAUA convocation week day-by-day schedule
Friday, 5th December 2025 – Jumat Service
Event: Jumat Service
- Venue: AAUA Central Mosque
- Time: 12:00 noon
This service opens the convocation season with prayers and reflection for students, staff and guests.
Saturday, 6th December 2025 – Keep-fit exercise
Event: Keep-fit exercise
- Venue: University Sports Centre
- Time: 6:00 a.m.
Students, staff and friends of the university gather for light exercise at the sports centre to start the weekend on a healthy note.
Monday, 8th December 2025 – Press conference
Event: Press conference by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Olugbenga E. Ige
- Venue: Senate Chamber, AAUA
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
The Vice Chancellor meets the press to share key updates on the convocation, new achievements and plans for the university community.
Tuesday, 9th December 2025 – Research fair and convocation play
Event 1: Research and development fair
- Venue: Students Relaxation Centre (Western Campus)
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
Students, lecturers and researchers present projects and ideas that show current work across different faculties. Displays and talks help visitors see what is happening in teaching and research on campus.
Event 2: Convocation play
- Venue: University Multipurpose Hall
- Time: 4:00 p.m.
The convocation play brings together drama, music and storytelling. It offers a calm space for students, staff and guests to relax and enjoy creative work after the fair.
Wednesday, 10th December 2025 – Friendly match
Event: Friendly match
- Venue: University Sports Centre
- Time: 2:00 p.m.
Teams from the university community meet on the field for a friendly football game. This match helps students and staff share school spirit outside the classroom.
Thursday, 11th December 2025 – Convocation lecture and graduands’ cocktail
Event 1: Convocation lecture
- Lecture title: Strengthening the Academic Tradition in the Nigerian University System
- Lecturer: Professor Idowu Olayinka (Former Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan)
- Venue: University Multipurpose Hall
- Time: 2:00 p.m.
The convocation lecture looks at how Nigerian universities can keep strong academic standards, improve teaching and support sound research across all fields.
Event 2: Graduands’ cocktail
- Venue: Senate Building Piazza
- Time: 5:00 p.m.
Graduands meet with staff, guests and friends of the university in a relaxed social setting. This is a chance to share memories, take photos and celebrate before the main award days.
Friday, 12th December 2025 – First degrees and prizes
Event 1: Conferment of first degrees (undergraduate faculties)
Faculties:
- Faculty of Administration and Management Sciences
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of the Social Sciences
- Institute of Education
- Institute of Part-Time Programmes
- Venue: University Multipurpose Hall
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
Undergraduates from these faculties receive their first degrees in a formal session with academic leaders, guests and families present.
Event 2: Presentation of prizes
- Venue: University Multipurpose Hall
- Time: Immediately after degree conferment
Prizes go to students who have shown strong academic performance or special achievements in their fields of study.
Saturday, 13th December 2025 – More first degrees, postgraduate and higher degrees
Event 1: Conferment of first degrees (more faculties)
Faculties:
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Environmental Design and Management
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Science
- Venue: University Multipurpose Hall
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
Students from these faculties receive their first degrees in another formal session at the Multipurpose Hall.
Event 2: Award of postgraduate diplomas
- Venue: University Multipurpose Hall
- Time: Immediately after Event 1
Holders of postgraduate diplomas receive their awards in front of family, friends and members of the university community.
Event 3: Award of higher degrees
- Venue: University Multipurpose Hall
- Time: Follows previous sessions
Masters and doctoral graduands receive their higher degrees. This marks years of focused study and research work.
Event 4: Presentation of prizes
- Venue: University Multipurpose Hall
- Time: Same day
Further prizes are presented to graduands who have excelled academically or shown special contributions in their faculties.
Event 5: Convocation luncheon
- Venue: Senate Building / University Guest House
- Time: 1:00 p.m.
Guests, staff, graduands and friends share a formal meal. This offers time for conversation, thanks and celebration after the main award sessions.
Sunday, 14th December 2025 – Convocation interdenominational service
Event: Convocation interdenominational service
- Venue: University Multipurpose Hall
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
The convocation period closes with an interdenominational service that brings together people of different Christian groups. The service focuses on gratitude, guidance and hope for graduands as they move into new stages of study, work and service.
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