Prof. Ugochukwu Bond Anyaehie, Vice‑Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), on behalf of the Governing Council, Senate, staff and students, has formally issued the programme for the combined 20th and 21st Convocation ceremonies, during which Bachelor, postgraduate and honorary doctorate degrees will be awarded.

The convocation week will unfold from Sunday 15 November to Friday 20 November 2026 at UNIZIK’s permanent site in Awka, Anambra State.

Order of Events and Detailed Schedule

The convocation committee has arranged the programme as follows:

Day 1: Sunday, 15th November 2026

• 9:00 am – Opening Mass at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Chaplaincy, UNIZIK Permanent Site.
• 4:00 pm – Friendly football match featuring Alumni against UNIZIK staff, held at the Garba Square – Coca‑Cola Centre pitch.

Day 2: Monday, 16th November 2026

• 11:00 am – Convocation ceremony, Zik’s Annual Lecture and Command Performance at the ASUU Secretariat.
• Convocation lecturer: Her Excellency Ambassador Arikana Chihombori Quao, former African Union Permanent Representative to the United States (2016–2019).

Day 3: Tuesday, 17th November 2026

• 10:00 am – Parent interaction session and prize‑giving ceremony at the ASUU‑NAU Secretariat.
• 2:00 pm – UNIZIK Research and Products Fair hosted at Garba Square.

Day 4: Wednesday, 18th November 2026

• 10:00 am – Commissioning of university projects at various sites, followed by the inauguration of patrons and patronesses of the UNIZIK Advancement Board.
• 2:00 pm – Luncheon for alumni and university friends, plus an "Evening with Graduands" at the ASUU Secretariat.

Day 5: Thursday, 19th November 2026

• 11:00 am – Undergraduate convocation taking place in UNIZIK Stadium.
• 4:00 pm – Postgraduate dinner hosted at the ASUU Secretariat.

Day 6: Friday, 20th November 2026

• 11:00 am – Postgraduate convocation, conferment of honorary degrees and investiture of emeritus professors at UNIZIK Stadium.
• 2:00 pm – Convocation luncheon at the ASUU Secretariat.