LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY (LASU), OJO 29TH & 30TH COMBINED CONVOCATION CEREMONIES
The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, has officially announced the schedule for the 29th and 30th Combined Convocation Ceremonies. This event covers graduands from the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions.
I. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The ceremonies are scheduled to take place from Wednesday, 12th August to Sunday, 23rd August 2026.
| Date | Time | Event | Venue |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Wed, 12th Aug | 10:00 AM | Convocation Press Conference | Senate Chamber, Ojo |
| 12:00 PM | Staff Sports Competition | LASU Sports Centre | |
| Thu, 13th Aug | 2:00 PM | Staff Celebration Day | Buba Marwa Auditorium, Ojo |
| Fri, 14th Aug | 9:00 AM | Coconut Breaking & Cultural Day | Badagry Gate Entrance |
| 1:00 PM | Convocation Jumat Service | University Mosque, Ojo | |
| Mon, 17th Aug | 10:00 AM | Award of Diplomas & Degrees (Engr, Agric, Sci) | Olatunji Bello Auditorium, Epe |
| Tue, 18th Aug | 9:00 AM | Convocation Lecture | Buba Marwa Auditorium, Ojo |
| 10:00 AM | Award of Other Diplomas and Degrees | Buba Marwa Auditorium, Ojo | |
| Wed, 19th Aug | 10:00 AM | Award of PhDs and Honorary Doctorates | Buba Marwa Auditorium, Ojo |
| Sun, 23rd Aug | 10:00 AM | Special Thanksgiving Service | University Chapel, Ojo |
II. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUANDS
To ensure a hitch-free ceremony, all graduands must comply with the following:
- Financial Obligation: Payment for the convocation package must be made through the official portal: www.lasu.edu.ng/tsa/payment/default.php.
- Academic Gowns: Gowns must be returned by Friday, 21st August 2026. Late returns will incur a daily fine of ₦1,000.00.
- Loss of Gown Fees: Replacement costs are ₦36,000.00 for First Degree/Diplomas and ₦45,000.00 for Masters.
- Clearance: All graduands must complete departmental/faculty clearance prior to the convocation.
III. CEREMONY PROTOCOLS
- Punctuality: Graduands must join the procession by 9:00 AM. Latecomers will be denied entry to the auditorium.
- Dress Code: Graduands are required to be properly robed in their respective Faculty Colors.
- Guest Seating: Parents and guests should be seated no later than 8:30 AM.
- Photography: Taking photographs inside the auditorium during the ceremony is strictly prohibited.
- Certificates: Certificates will be available for collection immediately following the ceremony, provided the academic gown has been returned.
Signed:
Emmanuel A. FANU
Registrar and Secretary to Council