ESUT 18th Convocation Ceremony Schedule, Notice to Graduands

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The programme of events for the 18th combined convocation ceremonies of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) and notice to all graduands.

Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Convocation Ceremony

This is to inform graduands, parents/guardians and the public that the 18th Convocation Ceremonies of the Enugu State University and Technology for conferment of first degree and award of prizes, conferment of higher degrees and award of honorary degrees and prizes covering 2016/2017, 2017/2018, 2018/2019, 2019/2020, 2020/2021 graduands (including graduands of ESUT Business School) will hold as follows:

ESUT Convocation Programme of Events

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Vice-Chancellor’s Press Briefing
Venue: Prof. Julius Onah Auditorium
Time: 11 am

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Pre-Convocation Registration commences

Each first-degree graduands will be required to pay the sum of N20,000.00 to cover the cost of convocation materials which include the hiring of academic gowns, order of proceedings, university scroll, and two invitation cards for his/her guests and convocation souvenirs. Each PGD and MSc. graduands will be required to pay the sum of N40,000.00 to cover the cost of convocation materials which include the hiring of an academic gown, order of proceedings, university scroll, and two invitation cards for his/her guests and convocation souvenirs. PhD graduands will pay the sum of N 70,000 for convocation materials and purchase of personalized academic gowns.

MODE OF PAYMENT

Each grandaunts shall pay the prescribed sum into the following bank and obtain a receipt to be tendered prior to collection of convocation materials from the respective Faculty Officer for first-degree grandaunts and the Secretary, Postgraduates School for higher degrees:
Bank Name: Fidelity Bank
Account number: 4010326616
Account name: Enugu State University of Science and Tech.

REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT

All graduands, with the exception of PhD holders are expected to pay the sum of N10,000.00, which will be refunded upon return of the academic gown on time and in good condition. Faculty Officers are to collect the name and bank details of each graduand for a refund of the fund upon return of the gown.

NB – Clearance and Collection of Academic Gowns in the faculties start.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2022

10.00 am – 12.00 noon:
Alumni Master Class for Principal officers, Deans, Directors, Deputy Registrars, Heads of Academic and Administrative Units
Topic: Coaching and Mentoring Master Class: Leaders Developing Other Leaders
Facilitator: Michael Ikebudu BSc.MBA, PMP, PCC, FCIPD
Venue: Prof. Julius Onah Auditorium, ESUT Agbani.

1.00 – 3.00 pm: Football Match – Finals of Inter-Faculty Students Competition.
3.00 – 5.00 pm – Football Match- ESUT Academics VS ESUT Non-Teaching Staff.
Venue: ESUT Football Field

THURSDAY 24th, NOVEMBER, 2022

Convocation Lecture
The Convocation Lecturer: Arc. Sonny S.T. Echono FNM Executive Secretary, TETFUND.
Topic: ‘Education, Research and Human capital Development in Nigeria: The Challenges and Missing Link’
Venue: Amadeo Event Centre, Beside Elim Plaza, Ebeano Tunnel Crossing Road, Enugu.
Time: 11 am
Chairman: Osita M. Ogbu, OON. Former Minister of National Planning and former Chief Economic Advisor to the President of Nigeria.

EESLA Dinner
Time: 5.00 pm

Friday 25th, NOVEMBER, 2022

Founder’s Day Celebration and unveiling of the proposed ESUT Convocation Arena.
Time: 11.00 am.
Special Guests of Honour: His Excellencies:

  1. Chief Jim Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo
  2. Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo
  3. Dr. Chimaroke Ogbonnia Nnamani
  4. Barr. Sullivan Iheanacho Chime
  5. Rt Hon. Dr. Ifeanyi Lawrence Ugwuanyi

Special Recognition;

  1. All former Pro-Chancellors and Chairmen of Governing Councils of ESUT
  2. All Former Principal Officers of ESUT.

Keynote Speaker: Prof. Festus C. Eze- Former Registrar, ESUT
Topic: The Evolution of Enugu State University of Science and Technology.
Venue: Amadeo Event Centre, Beside Elim Plaza, Ebeano Tunnel Crossing Road, Enugu.
Chairman: Prof. Chinedu O. Nebo, Former Federal Minister of Power, Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Saturday 26th, NOVEMBER, 2022

Convocation Ceremony for the Award of First and Higher Degrees, including presentation of Special awards and prizes.
Venue: ESUT CONVOCATION ARENA AGBANI
Time: 11 am
Collection of Certificates and return of academic gowns continue
7.00 PM: Alumni Dinner

Sunday 27th, NOVEMBER, 2022

Thanksgiving Service
Venue: Holy Ghost Cathedral, Ogui Enugu
Time: 10 am

Olusegun Fapohunda