FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LOKOJA ANNOUNCES PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR 10TH CONVOCATION CEREMONY
The Federal University Lokoja (FULOKOJA), Kogi State, has announced the programme of events for its 10th Convocation Ceremony, scheduled to hold from Monday, November 9, to Sunday, November 15, 2026.
The announcement was made by the University Management under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Gbenga Solomon Ibileye, FNAI, FESAN, FLAN, who has extended an invitation to members of the University community and the general public to participate in the forthcoming convocation activities.
The seven-day celebration will feature several academic, intellectual, cultural and religious activities, including a press briefing, research fair, musical concert, colloquium, convocation lecture, convocation play, special Jumu'at prayer, Chancellor's Night, the main convocation ceremony and an inter-denominational thanksgiving service.
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LOKOJA 10TH CONVOCATION: FULL PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
The complete schedule of activities for the 10th Convocation Ceremony is outlined below.
DAY 1: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2026
VICE-CHANCELLOR'S PRESS BRIEFING AND MEDIA CHAT
- Time: 10:00 a.m. prompt.
- Venue: Multipurpose Hall, Felele Campus.
The convocation activities will commence with a press briefing and media chat hosted by the Vice-Chancellor, providing an opportunity to engage the media and communicate important developments concerning the University.
DAY 2: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2026
1. Research Fair and Exhibition
2. Musical Concert
The second day will feature a research fair and exhibition to showcase academic research, innovation and scholarly contributions within the University. A musical concert will also form part of the day's activities.
DAY 3: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2026
COLLOQUIUM IN HONOUR OF PROFESSOR OLU OBAFEMI
- Time: 10:00 a.m. prompt.
- Venue: Multipurpose Hall, Felele Campus.
The University will host a special colloquium in honour of Professor Olu Obafemi, recognising his contributions and providing an opportunity for academic discussions and intellectual engagement.
DAY 4: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026
1. Convocation Lecture
2. Convocation Play
The fourth day will feature the Convocation Lecture and a special Convocation Play as part of the University's week-long celebration.
DAY 5: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2026
1. Special Jumu'at Prayer
2. Chancellor's Night
The University will hold a special Jumu'at Prayer, followed by the Chancellor's Night.
Important: Admission to the Chancellor's Night is strictly by invitation card.
DAY 6: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026
MAIN CONVOCATION CEREMONY
- Time: 10:00 a.m. prompt.
- Venue: University Main Stadium, Felele Campus, Lokoja.
Saturday will feature the main 10th Convocation Ceremony of the Federal University Lokoja.
Graduands, parents, guardians, members of the University community and invited guests are expected to participate in the ceremony.
DAY 7: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2026
INTER-DENOMINATIONAL THANKSGIVING SERVICE
- Time: 10:00 a.m. prompt.
- Venue: Chapel of Grace, College of Health Sciences (COHS), Adankolo.
The final activity will be an inter-denominational thanksgiving service, bringing the seven-day convocation celebration to a close.
INVITATION TO GRADUANDS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC
The University Management has encouraged all graduands, parents, guardians, staff, students and well-wishers to participate fully in the activities scheduled for the 10th Convocation Ceremony.
The celebration will provide an opportunity to recognise academic achievements, promote research and innovation, honour distinguished individuals and celebrate the University's contributions to higher education.
CONCLUSION
The Federal University Lokoja 10th Convocation Ceremony will take place from November 9 to November 15, 2026, with the main convocation ceremony scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the University Main Stadium, Felele Campus, Lokoja.
All graduands, parents, guardians, staff, students, alumni and members of the general public are encouraged to take note of the programme and participate in the celebration.