ANCHOR UNIVERSITY LAGOS ANNOUNCES 10TH ANNIVERSARY, COMBINED 6TH AND 7TH CONVOCATION CEREMONIES
Anchor University Lagos (AUL) has officially announced the schedule of activities for its 10th Anniversary Celebration and Combined 6th and 7th Convocation Ceremonies.
The announcement was made by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Samuel Oye Bandele, on behalf of the Proprietor and Chancellor, Board of Trustees, Governing Council, Senate, and the entire university community.
The week-long celebration is scheduled to hold from Monday, November 16, to Sunday, November 22, 2026, at the university campus in Ayobo, Ipaja, Lagos.
The programme features religious activities, a press briefing, community service, an entrepreneurship and innovation exhibition, an alumni summit, a convocation lecture, a book launch, the award of degrees, and a special thanksgiving service.
Anchor University Lagos 10th Anniversary and Convocation Schedule
The university has released the following programme of events for the celebration.
Day 1: Monday, November 16, 2026
- Opening Assembly: Praise, worship, prayer, and the Word at 9:00 a.m.
- Official Press Briefing: 12:00 noon.
Day 2: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
- Institutional Community Service: 9:00 a.m.
Day 3: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Exhibition: 9:00 a.m.
- Anniversary Novelty Match: 4:00 p.m.
Day 4: Thursday, November 19, 2026
- Alumni Summit: Reunion, networking, and testimonies of impact and transformation at 12:00 noon.
- Gospel Varieties: Drama, spoken word, music concert, and exhortation at 5:00 p.m.
Day 5: Friday, November 20, 2026
- Decennial and Convocation Lecture/Book Launch: 10:00 a.m.
- Decennial Ceremony: 4:00 p.m.
Day 6: Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Combined 6th and 7th Convocation Ceremonies: 10:00 a.m.
The ceremony will feature the award of first degrees and higher degrees, alongside the presentation of prizes to deserving students.
Day 7: Sunday, November 22, 2026
- Special Thanksgiving Service: 8:00 a.m. at the Deeper Life Bible Church (DLBC) Headquarters, Gbagada, Lagos.
Venue and Date
The anniversary activities will take place from November 16 to 22, 2026, at Anchor University Lagos, Ayobo, Ipaja, Lagos, except for the special thanksgiving service scheduled for the Deeper Life Bible Church Headquarters in Gbagada.
Members of the university community, alumni, graduating students, parents, and other invited guests are expected to take note of the schedule and make the necessary preparations.
About the Celebration
The 10th Anniversary Celebration marks a significant milestone in the history of Anchor University Lagos. The combined 6th and 7th Convocation Ceremonies will also provide an opportunity to celebrate graduating students and recognise outstanding academic achievements.
The university community is expected to participate in the various activities as the institution commemorates a decade of its existence and celebrates the achievements of its graduates.
Graduating students and guests are advised to follow official university announcements for any additional information or changes to the programme.