FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, OWERRI ANNOUNCES PROGRAMME FOR 39TH CONVOCATION CEREMONY
The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Imo State, has announced the programme of events for its 39th Convocation Ceremony, scheduled to hold from Tuesday, December 1, to Sunday, December 6, 2026.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ikechukwu Nosike Simplicius Dozie, on behalf of the Council, Senate, Management and Staff of the University, has invited members of the University community and the general public to participate in the forthcoming ceremony.
The convocation will feature the admission of graduands to First Degrees, Higher Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas, alongside the presentation of awards and prizes.
Other activities lined up for the six-day celebration include a pre-convocation press briefing, students' research and innovation exhibition, tree planting, ecumenical service, alumni reunion, convocation lecture, project commissioning and thanksgiving service.
FUTO 39TH CONVOCATION CEREMONY: FULL PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
The detailed schedule of activities for the 39th Convocation Ceremony is outlined below.
DAY 1: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2026
1. Vice-Chancellor's Pre-Convocation Press Briefing
- Time: 11:00 a.m.
2. Students' Research and Innovation Exhibition
- Time: 12:00 noon.
The first day will feature a media briefing by the Vice-Chancellor, followed by an exhibition showcasing students' research, innovations and creative works.
DAY 2: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2026
1. Convocation Tree Planting
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
2. Ecumenical Service
- Time: 12:00 noon.
- Venue: S.O.S. Hall, Owerri.
The second day will feature environmental and religious activities as part of the University's convocation celebration.
DAY 3: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2026
The following activities are scheduled for the third day:
1. Glo-Ran Hall / E-Events
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Venue: Off Port Harcourt Road, Owerri.
2. Alumni Reunion
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Venue: Alumni Hall.
3. Convocation Lecture
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
The day will provide opportunities for alumni engagement, intellectual discussions and other convocation-related activities.
DAY 4: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2026
1. Admission to Higher Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas and Award of Prizes
- Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Venue: Convocation Arena.
2. Convocation Lecture
- Lecturer: Professor Maruf Tunji Alausa.
- Topic: Re-imagining the Nigerian University: From Knowledge Transmission to Knowledge Creation, Technological Enterprise and Global Competitiveness.
- Venue: Professor C. O. E. Onwuliri Convocation Hall, FUTO.
The fourth day will feature the conferment of Higher Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas, the presentation of prizes and the convocation lecture.
DAY 5: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2026
1. Inspection and Commissioning of Projects
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Venue: University-wide.
2. Admission to First Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas and Award of Prizes
- Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Venue: Convocation Arena.
Saturday's activities will feature the commissioning of completed projects and the admission of graduating students to First Degrees, alongside other presentations and awards.
DAY 6: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2026
THANKSGIVING SERVICE
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Venue: University Chapel.
The thanksgiving service will mark the conclusion of the six-day convocation celebration.
INVITATION TO GRADUANDS, PARENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC
The University Management has enjoined all graduands, parents, guardians, well-wishers and members of the University community to participate fully in the activities scheduled for the 39th Convocation Ceremony.
The celebration will provide an opportunity to recognise the academic achievements of graduating students, celebrate research and innovation, strengthen alumni relationships and showcase the University's development.
CONCLUSION
The Federal University of Technology, Owerri 39th Convocation Ceremony is scheduled to take place from December 1 to December 6, 2026.
The main ceremony for the admission of graduands to First Degrees will hold on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at the Convocation Arena, while the conferment of Higher Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas is scheduled for Friday, December 4, 2026.
All graduands, parents, guardians, alumni and members of the general public are encouraged to take note of the programme and participate in the celebration.