University of Ibadan, UI convocation and 68th foundation day programme of events have been released.

The University of Ibadan (UI) has released the programme of events for the 2016 Convocation and Sixty-Eighth Foundation Day Ceremonies.

Before you proceed, check: Important Notice to UI Graduands.

The ceremonies have been schedule to hold as follows:

A. Pre-Convocation Events

Tuesday, 8 and Wednesday, 9 November 2016
UI Research and Development Fair (UI-Town Connect, 2016)
Theme: Research, Innovation and Community Service for Societal Transformation
Venue: International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan
Time: 09.00 am daily

Thursday, 10 November 2016
Students’ Inter-Hall/Inter-Faculty Debate Competition
Venue: Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan, Ibadan
Time: 05.00 pm

B. Convocation Events

Friday, 11 November, 2016
Jumat Service
Venue: Central Mosque, University of Ibadan, Ibadan
Time: 1:00p.m.

Sunday, 13 November, 2016

1. Convocation Church Service
   Venue: Chapel of the Resurrection, University of Ibadan, Ibadan
   Time: 10:00a.m.
2. Night of Music
   Time:     6:00p.m
   Venue:  Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan, Ibadan

 Monday: 14 November, 2016

(i). Congregation for Admission to First Degrees and Award of Diplomas & prizes in all Faculties

  Time:    10:00a.m.

  Venue:  International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan

(ii).   Documentary on Environmental Degradation in Nigeria
Title: Nowhere to Run: Nigeria’s Climate and Environmental Crisis
        Venue: Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan, Ibadan
        Time: 4:00 p.m.
        Guest of Honour: Professor Omoniyi Adewoye, former Vice-Chancellor, University of   Ibadan, Ibadan

        Panelists:      

• Professor C. O. Ikporukpo –Head, Department of Geography, Faculty of the Social Sciences ,University of Ibadan
• Amara Nwankpa, Director, Public Policy Initiative, Shehu Musa Yar’adua Foundation
• Engineer Soji Oguntola, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Oyo State

 Tuesday, 15 November, 2016

Congregation for the Award of Postgraduate Diplomas and Admission to Higher Degrees (Masters Degrees, M.Phil. & MPH) in the Faculties of Arts, Science, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Public Health, Dentistry and Law.
                Time:   10:00a.m.
                 Venue: International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan

Wednesday, 16 November, 2016

1. Congregation for the Award of Postgraduate Diplomas and Admission to Higher Degrees (Masters Degrees, M.Phil.) in the Faculties of Agricultural and Forestry, the Social Sciences, Education, Veterinary Medicine, Technology, Pharmacy and PAULESI
               Time:   10:00a.m.
                Venue: International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan
2. Convocation Lecture
   Lecturer: Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, former External Affairs Minister of Nigeria.
                Title:        Nigeria Exceptionalism: What Exceptionalism?
                 Venue:     Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan, Ibadan
                Time:        4.00 pm

Thursday, 17 November, 2016

1. 68^th Foundation Day, Admission to Higher Degrees (Doctorate) and Award of Honorary Degrees to the following eminent persons:
   1. Alhaji Aliko Dangote, GCON, President and Chief Executive, Dangote Group.
   2. Professor Niyi Osundare, NNOM, a creative writer and literary scholar.
   3. Chief Jacob Olabode Amao, OON, the first Asiwaju of Ibadanland and outstanding entrepreneur
      Time: 10:00a.m.
      Venue: International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan
2. Convocation Luncheon:
   Time: 1.00p.m.
   Venue: Vice-Chancellor’s Lodge

Any Graduand who leaves before or during the Ceremony will not be allowed to return to the Hall.