FUGUS 3rd & 4th Convocation Ceremonies: Full Event Schedule

The Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) is delighted to invite the general public to its 3rd and 4th convocation ceremonies, celebrating the academic achievements of the 2019/2020 and 2021/2022 academic sessions. Vice-Chancellor Professor Mu’azu Abubakar Gusau, on behalf of the Governing Council, Senate, staff, and students, warmly welcomes you to join this momentous occasion. Below is the detailed schedule of events.

Schedule of Convocation Activities

Day 1: Monday, 20th May 2024

Vice-Chancellor’s Press Conference

• Venue: Council Chambers
• Time: 11:00 am

Day 2: Tuesday, 21st May 2024

Inter-Faculty Debate

• Venue: Convocation Arena
• Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Day 3: Wednesday, 22nd May 2024

Final Inter-Faculty Football Match Competition

• Venue: University Football Ground
• Time: 4:15 pm – 6:00 pm

Day 4: Thursday, 23rd May 2024

Arrival of Invited Guests for the Convocation

Day 5: Friday, 24th May 2024

Pre-Convocation Lecture

• Topic: Insecurity and Educational Instability in Nigeria: The Way Forward
• Presenter: His Excellency, Mal. Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD, Executive Governor of Katsina State
• Chairman of the Occasion: Prof. (Emeritus) Abubakar Sani Sambo, OON, Former Director-General, Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN); Former Vice-Chancellor, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Bauchi; Member, Governing Board of the World Energy Council (WEC), Africa Region
• Venue: Pharmacy Theatre
• Time: 10:00 am

Commissioning of Projects

• Immediately after the Pre-Convocation Lecture

Chancellor’s Dinner

• Venue: JB Yakubu Secretariat
• Time: 8:00 pm

Day 6: Saturday, 25th May 2024

Convocation Ceremony

• Award of Bachelor’s Degrees
• Honorary Degree Awards
• Induction of Graduands into the Alumni of the University
• Presentation of Prizes
• Venue: Convocation Arena
• Time: 9:00 am

Join the Celebration

These convocation ceremonies are not just a celebration of the academic achievements of our students, but also a reflection of the hard work and dedication of the entire FUGUS community. Your presence will greatly enhance the significance of these events.