UNIJOS Golden Jubilee and Convocation 2025
By Olusegun Fapohunda Updated on
The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has shared the full schedule for its 35th and 36th Combined Convocation and Golden Jubilee events set for Saturday, 13 December 2025.
The notice, signed on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tanko Ishaya, states that the ceremony will feature the award of Certificates, Diplomas, First Degrees, Higher Degrees and Honorary Doctorate Degrees.
The gathering will begin at 10:00am at the Jeremiah Useni Stadium on the Naraguta Campus.
Events for the Golden Jubilee Week
Day One Thursday, 11th Dec, 2025
50th Anniversary Celebration Activities @3:00pm
Venue: Social Sciences Auditorium, Naraguta Campus
- Various Activities across the University Campuses
- Anniversary Lecture by Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa
Minister of Defence
Day Two Friday, 12th Dec, 2025
- Convocation Lecture @ 2:00pm
Venue: Ailya Ahwe Doma Indoor Theatre, Naraguta Campus
Convocation Lecturer
Hon. Dr. Bosun Tijani
The Honorable Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy.
Lecture Chairman
Prof. Abubakar Rasheed
Former Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission. - Golden Jubilee Dinner @ 6:00pm
Venue: Eliel Centre, Gold & Base, Rayfield.
Chairman
Sen. Grace Folashade Bent, CON
Pro-Chancellor & Chairman, Governing Council
Day Three Saturday, 13th Dec, 2025
Combined Convocation Ceremony @ 10:00am
Venue: Jeremiah Useni Stadium Naraguta Campus
Award of Certificates, Diplomas, First Degrees, Higher Degrees and Honorary Doctorate Degrees