Official Update: FULOKOJA Rescheduling of the 14th Matriculation Ceremony

The Management of the University has issued an important notice regarding a change in the timing for the 14th Matriculation Ceremony for the 2025/2026 Academic Session. This update, signed by the Senior Deputy Registrar (Admissions), Shamaki Nuhu Kaje, supersedes previous communications to ensure a more organized and timely proceeding at the College of Health Sciences (COHS) Campus.

Updated Event Schedule
While the date remains fixed, the administrative timeline for the morning has been tightened to ensure the ceremony begins exactly as planned.

Date: Friday, January 30, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. prompt

Venue: University Auditorium, College of Health Sciences (COHS) Campus, Lokoja

Mandatory Procession Timeline
The university has established a strict schedule for the academic procession. Matriculants must adhere to the following times to ensure they are included in the formal ceremony:

7:30 a.m.: All matriculants, fully robed in their academic gowns, must assemble at the ICT Parking Lot, COHS Campus.

8:30 a.m.: The official student procession will depart from the assembly point to the University Auditorium.

9:00 a.m.: All robed matriculants must be fully seated inside the venue.

Important Compliance Notice
Management has emphasized that punctuality is non-negotiable. Matriculants who arrive late will be prohibited from joining the procession once it has moved. Being part of the procession is a key tradition of the matriculation rite, and students are urged to arrive at the COHS campus early to avoid any logistical delays.

Vice-Chancellor's Message
The Vice-Chancellor extends a warm welcome to all new students and expresses his best wishes for their academic journey. This ceremony marks the official beginning of your time at the university, and the institution looks forward to celebrating this milestone with the general public and the university community.