IBBU Lapai's 4th Combined Convocation Ceremony

In the spirit of academic excellence and a commitment to shaping the minds of future leaders, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abu Kasim Adamu, on behalf of the Council, Senate, Staff, and Students of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, is thrilled to extend an invitation to the general public to join us in celebrating our 4th Combined Convocation Ceremony. This auspicious event, set for Saturday, 20th May, 2023, at the Convocation Arena, Main Campus, is a grand occasion to honour our students’ hard work and commitment to their studies.

An Unmissable Line-Up of Events

The convocation schedule has been meticulously designed to create an engaging and enlightening experience for all attendees:

1. Vice Chancellor’s Convocation Press Briefing:
Kickstarting our convocation week, Professor Abu Kasim Adamu will address the press and the public. The briefing will be held at the University Guest House, Minna, on Tuesday, 16th May, 2023.

2. Convocation Lecture:
This year’s thought-provoking lecture topic is “Building Bridge Between Community Elites, Youth, University, and Challenges for Development in the 21st Century”. We are honoured to have Professor Ahmed Sheikh Abdullah from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, as our distinguished guest lecturer. The lecture will be held at the Auditorium, Main Campus, Lapai, on Friday, 19th May, 2023, at 2:30 p.m.

3. Conferment of Degrees & Award of Prizes:
This is the culmination of our students’ academic journey where they will be rewarded for their dedication and perseverance. This will take place at the Convocation Arena on Saturday, 20th May, 2023, starting at 10:00 a.m.

Vital Information for Graduands

Our esteemed graduands are advised to visit the University portal (https://portals.ibbu.edu.ng/epinsys/) to generate a transaction ID for all necessary payments. The breakdown of the required fees is as follows:

For First Degree Graduands:

• Order of Proceedings: N2, 000.00
• Academic Scroll: N1,500.00
• Academic Gown: N2,000.00
• Certificate: N3, 500.00
• Total: N9, 000.00

For Masters/PGD Graduands:

• Order of Proceedings: N2, 000.00
• Academic Scroll: N2, 000.00
• Academic Gown: N4, 000.00
• Certificate: N5, 000.00
• Alumni Fee: N5, 000.00
• Total: N18, 000.00

To ensure a smooth process, we remind all graduands that physical presence at the ceremony is mandatory to receive their certificates and prizes. Additionally, there are essential documents and evidence of payment to be presented for certificate collection after the ceremony.

All necessary items such as Invitation Cards, Academic Gowns, and Order of Proceedings can be collected from respective Faculty Officers and the Secretary Postgraduate School from Monday, 15th May, 2023, to Friday, 19th May, 2023. Please note that all academic gowns must be returned by Monday, 22nd May, 2023, to avoid a surcharge of N1,000 per day for late returns.

Security Measures

We prioritize the safety of our guests and graduands. Therefore, luggage and handbags will not be permitted in the Convocation Venue. Vehicles will be checked at the main gate, and we ask everyone to comply with the parking guidelines and spaces provided. Our security personnel will direct all vehicles to designated parking lots. Please note that parking and hawking near the Convocation Arena are strictly prohibited.

Please arrive early, as graduands will not be allowed into the Convocation Arena after 9:30 a.m.

In conclusion, Professor Abu Kasim Adamu, the Vice-Chancellor, extends his heartfelt congratulations to all graduands, their parents/guardians, and well-wishers. We look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion and wish everyone a memorable convocation and safe journeys to and from the event.