PAAU 7th Convocation Ceremony & 25th Anniversary Celebration

The Vice-Chancellor of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Professor Marietu O. Tenuche, has invited members of the university community and the general public to attend the 7th Convocation Ceremony and 25th Anniversary Celebration.

The invitation was issued on behalf of the Council, Senate, and Congregation. Four days. Packed schedule. No dull moments.

Activities will run from Wednesday, 21 January to Saturday, 24 January 2026, across key locations on campus.

Programme of events at a glance

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

The opening day sets the tone.

Events lined up include the Vice-Chancellor’s press briefing, a book presentation, the anniversary lecture, and a novelty football match.

• Vice-Chancellor’s Press Briefing
  University Auditorium, 10:00 a.m.
• Book Presentation
  University Auditorium, 12:00 p.m.
• Anniversary Lecture
  University Auditorium, 3:00 p.m.
  Guest lecturer: Dr. Majeed Dahiru, Journalist and Public Policy Analyst
• Novelty Football Match
  University Stadium, 5:00 p.m.

Long day. Worth it.

Thursday, 22 January 2026

Day two focuses on ideas, policy, and performance.

The convocation lecture will centre on Mineral Resources Beneficiation: A Bedrock to National Sovereignty, Development & Security in Nigeria.

• Convocation Lecture
  University Auditorium, 10:00 a.m.
  Guest lecturer: Prof. Paul O. Omoju, National Research Fellow, African Centre for Energy Policy, and Head of Energy & Environment Programme, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru
• Convocation Play
  Theatre Art Drama Hall, 6:00 p.m.

Academic discussion in the morning. Drama in the evening. Balance.

Friday, 23 January 2026

This is a big one for graduating students.

Bachelor’s degrees will be awarded to students from the following areas:

• Agriculture
• Arts and Humanities
• Basic Medical Sciences
• Education
• Law
• Management Sciences
• Natural Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Convocation Ceremony
  University Stadium, 10:00 a.m.
  Graduating students must be seated by 9:30 a.m.

Later in the day, invited guests will attend the convocation cocktail.

• Convocation Cocktail
  VC’s Lodge, 6:00 p.m.

Photos. Handshakes. Smiles everywhere.

Saturday, 24 January 2026

The final day rounds things off.

Activities include project commissioning and the award of postgraduate qualifications and higher degrees across multiple faculties.

• Commissioning of Projects
  University Auditorium, 10:00 a.m.
• Award of Postgraduate Diploma and Higher Degrees
  Faculties of Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Education, Law, Management Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences
  University Auditorium, 11:00 a.m.
• Honorary Degrees and Awards
  Conferred on selected eminent Nigerians and deserving individuals
  University Auditorium, 1:00 p.m.

Then it wraps up. Quietly. Proudly.

For students, alumni, staff, and guests, the four days mark history, growth, and shared effort. Dates are fixed. Plans should follow.