
The Management, University of Lagos (UNILAG), has approved the programme for the 52nd (2020) Convocation Ceremonies of the University.
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Pre-convocation conference Press Conference
Graduating class of 2020, parents, guardians, and members of the university community are hereby informed that the 52nd (2020) Pre-Convocation Press Conference earlier scheduled for Wednesday, January 12, 2022, is now to hold as follows:Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Venue: Senate Chamber, 2nd Floor, Senate House, University of Lagos.
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Payments for ALL graduating students for the 52nd (2020) Convocation Ceremonies are as outlined below:
Mandatory Payment
Payment for ALL graduating students for the Convocation Ceremonies shall be as stated below:
| First Degree | Masters Degree PGD, M.Phil. | Doctorate Degree |
| N20,000.00 | N25,000.00 | N25,000.00 |
Purchase/Hiring
Gown, Hood & Cap shall be obtained at the following costs:
| Academic Outfit | Outright Purchase | Hiring |
| First Degree | N20,000.00 | N10,000.00 |
| Masters Degree, PGD, M.Phil. | N25,000.00 | N10,000.00 |
| Doctorate Degree | N45,000.00 | N/A |
Academic outfits will be available at the College of Medicine, School of Postgraduate Studies, Faculties, and the Distance Learning Institute.
(iii) Return of Academic Outfit
The deadline for the return of all academic outfits shall be Thursday, February 3, 2022, while those who fail to return the outfit shall be made to bear the cost of outright purchase (N20,000.00) before clearance is issued.
(iv) Collection of Certificates
All graduating students are expected to collect their certificates within three (3) months after Convocation. Failure to collect them will attract a demurrage of N50 per day.
Procedure for Payments
| Bank | Account Name | Platform |
| Graduating students are to make all payments by accessing the University website (www.unilag.edu.ng), complete the form under the UNILAG payment portal (student category). Thereafter, graduating students are to proceed to any bank of their choice with the RRR generated, for payment as appropriate. Copies of bank teller and payment advice bearing bank confirmation should be taken to the College of Medicine, School of Postgraduate Studies, Faculties, and the Distance Learning Institute as appropriate. | The University of Lagos TSA | Through Remita |
Alumni Registration Fee to be paid into Unilag Alumni Association Accounts as follows:
(i) First Degree (N2,000.00)
(ii) Postgraduate (N2,500.00)
United Bank for Africa (UBA) A/C: – 1000034082
WEMA Bank Plc A/C: – 0121188199
ECO Bank Plc A/C: – 1962000847
Access Bank Plc A/C: – 0043655942
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc A/C: – 0019787148
Invitation Cards for Graduating Students
Each graduating student shall register to attend the Convocation Ceremonies. On successful registration, graduating students are to print out the Access Code and present same at the Convocation Venue for admittance to be granted into the J.F. Ade Ajayi Auditorium. Convocation Brochures are to be collected at the various locations earlier mentioned. Graduating students are enjoined to attend the Convocation Ceremonies at the time allotted to them.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe, FAS on behalf of the entire University community congratulates all graduating students. Please be assured that certificates would be ready for collection immediately after each ceremony upon the presentation of all necessary clearance.
Unilag 52nd (2020) Convocation Ceremonies Programme
| Wednesday, January 12, 2022 | PRE-CONVOCATION PRESS CONFERENCE |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. | |
| Venue: Senate Chamber, 2nd Floor, Senate House, University of Lagos. | |
| Friday, January 14, 2022 | 52nd (2020) Convocation Ceremonies Special Jumat Service |
| Time: 1:00 p.m. | |
| Venue: University of Lagos Central Mosque. | |
| Sunday, January 16, 2022 | 52nd (2020) Convocation Ceremonies Thanksgiving Service |
| Time: 10:00a.m. | |
| Venue: Chapel of Christ our Light, University of Lagos. | |
| Monday, January 17, 2022 | Opening of Exhibition and Commissioning of Projects |
| Time: 10:00a.m. | |
| Venue: Senate Car Park, Opp. J.F. Ade Ajayi Auditorium. | |
| Convocation Lecture | |
| Title: Building Back Better: Creating a New Framework for Tertiary Education in Nigeria in the 21st Century. | |
| Guest Lecturer: Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila | |
| Speaker of the House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria. | |
| Chairman: Hon. Justice Amina Adamu Augie, CON Justice of the Supreme Court, Federal Republic of Nigeria. | |
| Time: 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m. | |
| Venue: J.F. Ade Ajayi Auditorium | |
| Tuesday, January 18, 2022 | CONVOCATION DAY ONE |
| Congregation for the Award of First Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and Prizes to Graduating Students of the Faculties: | |
| Education and Social Sciences | |
| Time: 9:00a.m. – 11:00a.m. (Morning Session) | |
| Arts, Environmental Sciences and Science | |
| Time: 1:00p.m. – 3:00p.m. (Afternoon Session) | |
| Venue: J.F. Ade Ajayi Auditorium. | |
| Wednesday, January 19, 2022 | CONVOCATION DAY TWO |
| Congregation for the Award of First Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and Prizes to Graduating Students of the Faculties and the Institute: | |
| Engineering, Management Sciences and Law | |
| Time: 9:00a.m. – 11:00a.m. (Morning Session) | |
| Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Dental Sciences, Pharmacy and Distance Learning Institute (DLI) | |
| Time: 1:00p.m. – 3:00p.m. (Afternoon Session) | |
| Venue: J.F. Ade Ajayi Auditorium. | |
| Thursday, January 20, 2022 | CONVOCATION DAY THREE |
| Congregation for the Award of Postgraduate Diploma, Master Degrees, Ph.D. Degrees and Best Ph.D. Award of the School of Postgraduate Studies | |
| Time: 10:00a.m. | |
| Venue: J.F. Ade Ajayi Auditorium. | |
| Luncheon with the Doyen | |
| Time: 3:00p.m. | |
| Venue: Senate Lounge, 1st Floor, Senate House. | |
| Friday, January 21, 2022 | Long Service Award |
| Time: 10:00a.m. | |
| Venue: Jelili Adebisi Omotola Hall, University of Lagos |