The Lagos State University, LASU 21st convocation ceremony programme of events and invitation.
On behalf of the Management and Staff, Lagos State University Ojo, the Vice- Chancellor, Professor Olanrewaju Adigun Fagbohun, hereby informs all Graduands, Parents/Guardians, University Community and the General Public of the programme of events for the 20th Convocation Ceremonies as follows:
See also: LASU Turns Out 17,695 Graduates at 21st Convocation.
LASU Convocation Ceremony – Programme of Events.
The activities of the 21st Convocation Ceremonies which is the crux for today’s gathering i.e. Press Briefing is as states below:
| DAY 1 – Thursday, 16th March, 2017 | Convocation Press Conference Venue: 3-in-1 Conference Hall, Faculty of Education, Ojo, Lagos Time:10:00am |
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DAY 2- Friday, 17th March, 2017 | Jumat Service Venue: University Mosque, Ojo, Time: 1:00pm |
| DAY 3 – Sunday, 19th March, 2017 | Special Thanksgiving Service Venue: University Chapel (Chapel of Light), Ojo, Lagos Time: 10:00am prompt |
| DAY 4 – Monday, 20th March, 2017 | Coconut Breaking Festival Venue: Badagry Gate Entrance, Time: 9:30am prompt Command Performance by the Department of Theatre Arts and Music Convocation Play: The Spirit of Lagos Written By: Prof. Akinwunmi Ishola & Directed By: Dr. Sola Fosudo Time: 2:00pm |
| DAY 5 – Tuesday, 21st March, 2017 | Convocation Lecture Topic: Beyond Education: Bridging the Gap for Graduate Employability. Convocation Lecturer: Mr. Hakeem Ogunniran, Managing Director/Chief Executive, UACN Property Development Company, PLC Venue: University Auditorium Complex, Ojo Time: 2:00pm |
| DAY 6 – Wednesday, 22nd March, 2017 | Award of First Degrees and Diplomas in all Faculties and Induction of Alumni Venue: University Auditorium Complex, Ojo Time: 10:00am |
DAY 7- Thursday, 23rd March, 2017 | Commissioning of:
Venue: University Auditorium Complex, Ojo |
HONORARY AWARDS
For several years, the University refrained from giving Honorary Awards. This year, the University will be awarding some eminent personalities with honorary awards during this Convocation Ceremony. These individuals are being awarded for their enormous contributions to the betterment of the society. These individuals are:
- Alhaji Aliko Dangote, MFR, GCON – Honorary Doctorate Degree of Business (Hon. D. B.)
- Chief Adebutu A. Kessington – Honorary Doctorate Degree of Science – Communication (Hon. D. Sc.)
The University has also instituted award to the rank of Distinguished Professor. For this year, we have found Professor Peter Akinsola Okebukola worthy of this rank of Distinguished Professor.
