Lagos State University 22nd Convocation Ceremonies 2018

Lagos State University – The Vice Chancellor, Professor Olanrewaju Adigun Fagbohun, on behalf of the Management and Staff, Lagos State University, hereby informs all Graduands, Parents/Guardians, University Community and the General Public of the programme of events for the 22nd Convocation Ceremonies as follows:

Programme of Events

DAY 1: Monday, 7th May, 2018 – Convocation Press Conference

• Venue: 3-in-1 Conference Hall, Faculty of Education, Ojo, Lagos
• Time: 10:00am

DAY 2: Thursday, 17th May, 2018 – Convocation Cup Competition for Staff

• Venue: LASU Sport Centre, Ojo, Lagos.
• Time: 10:00am

DAY 3: Friday, 18th May, 2018

• Event 1 – Convocation Cup Competition for Staff (Final)
  • Venue: LASU Sport Centre, Ojo, Lagos
  • Time: 10:00am

• Event 2 – Special Jumat Service
  • Venue: University Mosque, Ojo, Lagos
  • Time: 1:00pm

DAY 4: Sunday, 20th May, 2018 – Special Thanksgiving Service

• Venue: University Chapel (Chapel of Light), Ojo, Lagos
• Time: 10:00am Prompt

DAY 5: Monday, 21st May, 2018

• Event 1 – Coconut Breaking Festival
  • Venue: Badagry Gate Entrance
  • Time: 9:00am Prompt

• Event 2 – Command Performance & Convocation Play by the Department of Theatre Arts and Music Titled: LOVE’S UNLIKE LADING, written by a prolific writer and Emeritus Professor of Theatre, Professor Femi Osofisan and directed by Dr. Tunji Azeez.
  • Venue: University Auditorium Complex, Ojo, Lagos
  • Time: 2:00pm Prompt

DAY 6: Tuesday, 22nd May, 2018 – Convocation Lecture

• Topic: Role of Tertiary Education in Promoting Social Cohesion and Peace: Opportunities and challenges for Nigeria.
• Convocation Lecturer: Professor Abubakar Adamu RASHEED mni, MFR, FNAL Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC).
• Chairman of the Day: His Excellency, Chief (Dr.) Olusegun Aremu OBASANJO, GCFR, Former President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
• Venue: University Auditorium Complex, Ojo, Lagos.
• Time: 11:00am Prompt.

DAY 7: Wednesday, 23rd May, 2018 – Award of First Degrees and Diplomas in all Faculties

• Venue: University Auditorium Complex, Ojo, Lagos.
• Time: 10:00am

DAY 8: Thursday, 24th May, 2018 – Award of Higher Degrees

• Venue: University Auditorium Complex, Ojo, Lagos.
• Time: 10:00am

Notice to Graduands

• Graduands are required to pay the sum of Ten Thousand Naira (N10,000.00) only, into designated bank below:
  • Bank: Sterling;
  • Account Number: 0006594081;
  • Account Name: LASU Third Party
  • Invitation Cards, Notice AND Convocation Package will thereafter be issued on the presentation of receipt of payment.
  • NOTE: A refundable fee of Two Thousand Naira (N2,000.00) only, will be made to graduands on return of the Academic Gown.

• Academic Gown should be returned immediately, after the Ceremony OR latest by Monday, 28th May, 2018, after which the refundable fee of Two Thousand Naira [N2,000.00] only, will be paid to graduands at the Bursary on the presentation of clearance, obtained at the Faculties;
• Any graduand who holds on to the academic attire beyond Monday, 28th May, 2018, will be liable to a fine of Five Hundred Naira (N500.00) only, for each day of default. Also, any graduand who loses OR damages the academic attire would pay a sum of Ten Thousand, Three Hundred Naira (N10,300.00) only, as replacement fee.
• Postgraduate Graduands (Ph.D Only) are required to pay a sum of Forty Five Thousand (N45,000.00) Naira only, into the above account number for procuring the University Academic Gown and their Certificate.
• First Degree graduands are to move the tassels of their caps from right to left at a point during the ceremony, when the Vice Chancellor declares: “I admit you all”. This signifies their admission into the body of Graduates of Lagos State University (LASU).
• Higher Degree recipients should put on their caps, with the tassels placed at the left hand side, since they already have their First Degrees.
• ALL graduands should seek the assistance of Faculty Officers to ensure that the hood and cap are properly worn, with the tassels (cords) of the cap positioned to the right
• Female graduands are expected to show courtesy when they shake hands with the Vice-Chancellor, while male graduands bow, but should NOT remove their caps.
• Parents/Guardians and Invited Guests are advised to be seated NOT later than 9.35 am. on each day.

Graduands Should Please Read the Following Carefully

• Graduands are to join the Convocation Procession by 9.30am.
• Graduands in each Faculty are expected to be seated in the sections provided for them in the University Auditorium Complex. The Convocation package comprising: Order of proceedings; Convocation brochure (1 copy each); Academic Gown; AND Certificate Folder; will be given to graduands by their respective Faculty Officer OR Secretary to the Postgraduate School, for Higher Degrees as the case may be
• UNAUTHORIZED MOVEMENTS AND TAKING OF PHOTOGRAPHS WILL NOT be allowed during the Convocation Ceremonies. Graduands are therefore advised in their own interest to complete such activity before coming into the University Auditorium OR wait till after the ceremony. Any graduand who leaves his/her seat while the ceremony is on will NOT be allowed to return to the Auditorium. This is to ensure ORDERLINESS during the Convocation Ceremonies.
• Graduands and Invited Guests under the canopy outside the Auditorium are requested to be orderly and rise to their feet as the Academic Procession enters AND leaves the Convocation venue.
• Graduands should be properly robed; and are also advised to conform to the colour prescribed for their Faculties.
• All graduands are required to immediately commence and complete the process of their clearance in their respective College/Schools/Faculties before the ceremony, in order to facilitate the collection of their Degree Certificates on the day of Convocation.

The Vice Chancellor congratulates all graduands, Parents/Guardians Stakeholders and the entire University Community on the occasion of the 22nd Convocation Ceremonies of the University.