AUCHI POLYTECHNIC ANNOUNCES 30TH–32ND COMBINED CONVOCATION CEREMONY FOR NOVEMBER 28, 2026

The Management of Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State, has announced its 30th–32nd Combined Convocation Ceremony, scheduled to hold from Thursday, November 26, to Saturday, November 28, 2026.

The Rector, Dr. Salisu Shehu Umar, FIMC, MNSA, MNSS, on behalf of the Governing Council, Academic Board, staff and students, has invited members of the general public to the three-day celebration.

The main convocation ceremony will feature the award of National and Higher Diplomas as well as Fellowship Awards.

Main Convocation Ceremony Details

• Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026
• Time: 11:00 a.m.
• Venue: Main Auditorium, Auchi Polytechnic

Visitor: His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Special Guest of Honour: His Excellency, Senator Adams Aliu Oshiomhole, Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District.

Programme of Events

The Polytechnic has released the following schedule for the combined convocation celebration.

Thursday, November 26, 2026

1. Inter-Religious Service

• Time: 9:00 a.m.
• Venue: Main Auditorium

2. Exhibition

• Time: 12:00 noon
• Venue: School of Art and Industrial Design

Friday, November 27, 2026

1. Variety Show

• Time: 9:00 a.m.
• Venue: Sports Complex

2. Convocation Lecture

• Time: 2:00 p.m.
• Venue: Main Auditorium
• Lecturer: Prof. Salisu Ogbo Usman, FCIA, FABEN, FCAIEE, Vice-Chancellor, Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi State.
• Topic: “Bridging the Gap Between Technical and Vocational Education for Industrial Needs in Nigeria.”

3. Cocktail

• Time: 5:00 p.m.
• Venue: Library Extension

Saturday, November 28, 2026

1. Commissioning of Projects

• Time: 10:00 a.m.
• Venue: Various project sites

2. Combined Convocation Ceremony

• Time: 11:00 a.m.
• Venue: Main Auditorium
• Activities: Award of National and Higher Diplomas and Fellowship Awards.

RSVP and Enquiries

For further information and confirmation of attendance, interested guests may contact:

Engr. Dr. Mrs. Edith Oyati
Registrar, Auchi Polytechnic

Phone: 0803 549 3033

The Polytechnic looks forward to welcoming graduands, parents, guardians, distinguished guests, alumni and members of the public to the 30th–32nd Combined Convocation Ceremony.