Join AAUA’s 12th Convocation: A Week of Academic Celebrations and Honours
Are you ready to be part of the grandeur of Adekunle Ajasin University's 12th Convocation Ceremony? Can you feel the excitement as graduates prepare to receive their well-deserved honours? Do you see yourself amidst the celebration, absorbing inspiring lectures and participating in the week-long festivities? Get ready to mark your calendars for a series of events that epitomise academic excellence and achievement!
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria, is proud to extend a warm invitation to its 12th Convocation Ceremony. This auspicious occasion is a celebration of academic achievement and the conferment of degrees across various disciplines. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olugbenga E. Ige, on behalf of the University Council and Senate, welcomes all to partake in the festivities.
| Event Start | 1st December 2023 |
| Activities | Keep-fit, Jumat Service, Friendly Match |
| Press Conf. | 4th December 2023 with VC Prof. Olugbenga E. Ige |
| ️ Lecture | 7th December 2023 by Mr. Humphrey D. Geiseb |
| Conferral | 8th & 9th December 2023, First Degrees |
| Luncheon | 9th December 2023 at 1:00pm |
| Service | 10th December 2023, Interdenominational |
| ️ Venue | Multipurpose Hall, AAUA |
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Ceremony Highlights
Convocation Overview
The convocation events span several days, each packed with activities:
- Jumat Service: The commencement of the convocation activities will be marked with a service at the AAUA Central Mosque.
- Keep-Fit Exercise: An energising session at the University Sports Centre to kickstart the celebrations.
- World Press Conference: A briefing by the Vice-Chancellor, sharing insights and highlights of the convocation.
- Research, Development and Innovation Fair: Showcasing the university’s strides in academia.
- Convocation Play: An artistic representation of the university’s culture and talent.
- Friendly Match: A display of sportsmanship and camaraderie at the University Sports Centre.
- Convocation Lecture: A discourse on the internationalisation of university education, delivered by His Excellency Mr. Humphrey D. Geiseb, High Commissioner of Namibia to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
- Graduands’ Cocktail: A formal gathering to celebrate the success of the graduands.
- Conferment of First Degrees and Presentation of Prizes: The core of the convocation, recognising the hard work and success of the students.
Schedule of Events
- Friday, 1st December, 2023
- Jumat Service
- Venue: AAUA Central Mosque
- Time: 12:00 noon
- Jumat Service
- Saturday, 2nd December, 2023
- Keep-Fit Exercise
- Venue: University Sports Centre
- Time: 6:00 a.m.
- Keep-Fit Exercise
- Monday, 4th December, 2023
- World Press Conference by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Olugbenga E. Ige
- Venue: AAU Business School, Akure
- Time: 11:00 a.m.
- World Press Conference by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Olugbenga E. Ige
- Tuesday, 5th December, 2023
- Research, Development and Innovation Fair
- Venue: Students Relaxation Centre (Western Campus)
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Convocation Play
- Venue: University Multipurpose Hall
- Time: 4:00 p.m.
- Research, Development and Innovation Fair
- Wednesday, 6th December, 2023
- Friendly Match
- Venue: University Sports Centre
- Time: 3:30 p.m.
- Friendly Match
- Thursday, 7th December, 2023
- Convocation Lecture: Internationalisation of University Education for Global Relevance; Experiences, Barriers, and Prospects.
- Lecturer: His Excellency Mr. Humphrey D. Geiseb, High Commissioner of Namibia to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Permanent Representative to ECOWAS
- Venue: University Multipurpose Hall
- Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Graduands’ Cocktail
- Venue: Senate Building Piazza
- Time: 5:00 p.m.
- Convocation Lecture: Internationalisation of University Education for Global Relevance; Experiences, Barriers, and Prospects.
- Friday, 8th December, 2023
- Conferment of First Degrees on Graduating Students: Faculty of Administration and Management Sciences, Faculty of Education, Faculty of The Social Sciences, Institute of Education and Institute of Part-Time Programmes
- Presentation of Prizes
- Venue: University Multipurpose Hall
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Conferment of First Degrees on Graduating Students: Faculty of Administration and Management Sciences, Faculty of Education, Faculty of The Social Sciences, Institute of Education and Institute of Part-Time Programmes
- Saturday, 9th December, 2023
- Conferment of First Degrees on Graduating Students: Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Law and Faculty of Science.
- Award of Higher Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas
- Presentation of Prizes
- Convocation Luncheon
- Venue: University Multipurpose Hall
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Conferment of First Degrees on Graduating Students: Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Law and Faculty of Science.
- Sunday, 10th December, 2023
- Convocation Interdenominational Service
- Venue: University Multipurpose Hall
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Convocation Interdenominational Service
Conclusion
Adekunle Ajasin University looks forward to welcoming graduates, families, friends, and distinguished guests to celebrate this momentous event. Join us as we honour the achievements of our students and the university’s commitment to building a 21st-century institution of higher learning.