UNIVERSITY OF BENIN ANNOUNCES PROGRAMME FOR 52ND CONVOCATION AND 56TH FOUNDERS' DAY CELEBRATIONS
The University of Benin (UNIBEN), Benin City, Edo State, has announced the schedule for its 52nd Convocation Ceremony and 56th Founders' Day celebrations, which are scheduled to take place from Monday, November 23, to Saturday, November 28, 2026.
The week-long celebration will feature several activities, including the Founders' Day Interfaith Service, Founders' Day Lecture, Convocation Lecture, award of First Degrees, conferment of Higher Degrees, Honorary Doctorate Degrees and Professor Emeritus.
The ceremonies will bring together graduands, their families, alumni, members of the University community, distinguished academics and other invited guests to celebrate the institution's achievements and recognise the academic accomplishments of its graduating students.
UNIBEN 52ND CONVOCATION AND 56TH FOUNDERS' DAY PROGRAMME
According to the announcement, the celebrations will commence on Monday, November 23, 2026, with the Founders' Day Interfaith Service.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2026
FOUNDERS' DAY INTERFAITH SERVICE
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Event: Founders' Day Interfaith Service.
The ceremony will mark the beginning of the University's week-long Founders' Day and Convocation celebrations.
FOUNDERS' DAY LECTURE
The Founders' Day Lecture will be delivered by Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyasan, an illustrious alumna of the University and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).
The lecture will form part of the activities marking the University's Founders' Day celebration.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2026
CONVOCATION LECTURE
The Convocation Lecture is scheduled to hold on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
The lecture will be delivered by Professor Atahiru Jega, OFR, a distinguished academic, former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Presidential Adviser on Livestock Reform.
The lecture is expected to provide an opportunity for intellectual engagement on issues of national and academic importance.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2026
CONFERMENT OF FIRST DEGREES
The University will confer First Degrees on graduating students on Friday, November 27, 2026.
Graduands, parents, guardians and invited guests are expected to participate in the ceremony.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2026
CONFERMENT OF HIGHER DEGREES, HONORARY DOCTORATE DEGREES AND PROFESSOR EMERITUS
The final day of the celebration will feature the conferment of Higher Degrees, Honorary Doctorate Degrees and the recognition of Professor Emeritus.
This will bring the 52nd Convocation and 56th Founders' Day celebrations to a close.
VICE-CHANCELLOR TO HOLD CONVOCATION PRESS BRIEFING
Ahead of the week-long activities, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, Professor Edoba B. Omoregie, SAN, is expected to address members of the media during a Convocation Press Briefing.
The briefing will provide an opportunity to communicate important information about the forthcoming ceremonies and the University's preparations.
Further details regarding the press briefing and other activities are expected to be communicated by the University.
ABOUT THE UNIBEN CONVOCATION CELEBRATION
The 52nd Convocation and 56th Founders' Day celebrations represent an important occasion in the University's history.
The ceremonies will recognise the academic achievements of graduating students while also celebrating the institution's legacy, contributions to higher education and service to society.
The participation of distinguished personalities, including Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyasan and Professor Atahiru Jega, will add to the significance of the celebrations.
CONCLUSION
The University of Benin 52nd Convocation and 56th Founders' Day celebrations are scheduled to hold from Monday, November 23, to Saturday, November 28, 2026.
Graduands, parents, guardians, alumni, members of the University community and the general public are encouraged to take note of the programme and prepare to participate in the historic celebration.
The University is expected to release further details concerning the remaining activities and arrangements ahead of the ceremonies.