EDO STATE UNIVERSITY, IYAMHO ANNOUNCES PROGRAMME FOR 8TH CONVOCATION CEREMONY
Edo State University, Iyamho, has announced the programme of events for its 8th Convocation Ceremony, scheduled to take place from Sunday, November 22, to Saturday, November 28, 2026.
The ceremony will feature the award of postgraduate degrees, postgraduate diplomas and first degrees, as well as the presentation of prizes to deserving graduands.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Victor O. Adetimiri, FNPBA, on behalf of the Governing Council, Senate, staff and students of the University, has invited members of the public to participate in the week-long celebration.
The main convocation ceremony will hold on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Aliko Dangote Auditorium, Edo State University, Iyamho.
Edo State University 8th Convocation Programme of Events
The University has released the following schedule of activities for the convocation week.
Day 1: Sunday, November 22, 2026
7:00 a.m. The convocation activities will begin with a thanksgiving service at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Iyamho, Edo State. 10:00 a.m. The University will hold a press briefing at the Senate Chambers. 10:00 a.m. The University will officially commence a two-day free medical outreach scheduled to run from November 24 to November 25, 2026. 3:00 p.m. The day's activities will feature the following matches: 2:00 p.m. The convocation lecture will be delivered on the topic: “That Nigeria's Higher Education System May Fulfil Its Purpose.” The lecture will be delivered by Labode Popoola, Ph.D., FFAN, Professor of Forest Economics and Sustainable Development and Executive Secretary/CEO of the African Forest Forum, Nairobi, Kenya. The event will also feature the following distinguished guests: 5:00 p.m. The day's programme will conclude with the Vice-Chancellor's cocktail. 1:00 p.m. Jumat prayers will hold at Iyamho Central Mosque, Iyamho, Edo State. 11:00 a.m. The main convocation ceremony will take place at the Aliko Dangote Auditorium, Edo State University, Iyamho. The ceremony will feature: Graduands, parents, guardians, invited guests and members of the public should take note of the main ceremony details. The University has advised all invited guests to be seated before the commencement of the convocation ceremony. Members of the University community, graduands, their families and the general public are encouraged to take note of the programme and make the necessary arrangements to participate in the celebrations. The week-long event will bring together members of the academic community, government representatives, education stakeholders and other guests to celebrate the achievements of the University's graduands. Thanksgiving Service Day 2: Monday, November 23, 2026
Press Briefing Day 3: Tuesday, November 24, 2026
Free Medical Outreach Day 4: Wednesday, November 25, 2026
Novelty Football Matches Day 5: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Convocation Lecture Vice-Chancellor's Cocktail Day 6: Friday, November 27, 2026
Jumat Prayers Day 7: Saturday, November 28, 2026
8th Convocation Ceremony Venue, Date and Time of the Main Convocation
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