UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT (UNIPORT): 36TH COMBINED CONVOCATION CEREMONY
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Owunari A. Georgewill, on behalf of the University Senate, cordially invites the general public, graduands, and well-wishers to the 36th Combined Convocation Ceremony.
This week-long celebration, scheduled for June 2026, marks the academic achievements of our students through the award of First Degrees, Higher Degrees, and various prestigious prizes.
I. PRE-CONVOCATION SERVICES
- Jumat Service: Friday, 29th May 2026
University Mosque 1:00 PM - Convocation Service: Sunday, 31st May 2026
Chapel of Annunciation (Catholic Chaplaincy), University Park 9:00 AM II. CONVOCATION WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday, 1st June 2026
- Media Briefing: Led by the Vice-Chancellor at the Council Chambers, Senate Building
10:00 AM Tuesday, 2nd June 2026
- Tree Planting Ceremony: Performed by the Best Graduating Student at the New Convocation Arena
10:00 AM - Entertainment: Red Carpet (5:00 PM) followed by a Command Performance at The Crab, Delta Park (6:00 PM)
Wednesday, 3rd June 2026
- Class Day: College and Faculty activities
12:00 PM - Vice-Chancellor’s Dinner: Honoring First Class and Distinction graduands at the VC’s Lodge, Delta Park
6:00 PM Thursday, 4th June 2026
- Research Fair & Exhibition: CBN and University Library
10:00 AM - Fire Side Chat: Featuring Mr. Iyinoluwa Aboyeji OON (CEO, Future Africa).
- Convocation Lecture: "Finding Purpose: Optimizing Life after School"
CBN Auditorium 3:00 PM III. THE GRAND FINALE
Friday, 5th June 2026
- Event: Award of Certificates, First Degrees, Prizes, and Post Graduate Diplomas.
- Venue: New Convocation Arena, University Park
- Time: 10:00 AM
Saturday, 6th June 2026
- Event: Conferment of Higher Degrees and Convocation Lecture.
- Guest Lecturer: *H.E. Chief Dr. (Barr.) Nyesom Ezenwo Wike CON, GSSRS, POS Africa.*
- Lecture Topic: "Leadership and Infrastructure Development in Nigeria: Lessons for Future Leaders."
- Venue: New Convocation Arena, University Park
- Time: 10:00 AM
IV. SUMMARY TABLE
Date Key Activity Location --- --- --- June 1st Media Briefing Senate Building June 2nd Tree Planting & Command Performance University Park / Delta Park June 3rd VC's Dinner (Honor Students) VC Lodge, Delta Park June 4th Research Fair & Fire Side Chat CBN Auditorium June 5th First Degrees & Prizes New Convocation Arena June 6th Higher Degrees & Main Lecture New Convocation Arena Signed:
Mrs. Gloria O. Chindah, Ph.D
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