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LASU/CIPR/2299 7 June 2023.

26TH CONVOCATION CEREMONIES

On behalf of the Management and Staff, Lagos State University, the Vice Chancellor,
Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM, hereby informs all Graduands,
Parents/Guardians, University Community and the General Public of the programme of
events for the 26th Convocation Ceremonies as follows:

Wednesday, 14th June – Thursday, 22nd June 2023

Pre-Convocation Events:
 DAY 1 - Convocation Press Conference
Date: Wednesday, 14th June 2023
Venue: - First Floor, Senate Chamber, Babatunde Raji Fashola Senate
Building, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.
Time: - 10:00 a.m.

 DAY 2 - Convocation Sports Competition for Staff

Date: Thursday, 15th June 2023
Venue: - LASU Sports Centre, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.
Time: - 10:00 a.m.

Convocation Events:
 DAY 3 - Jumat Service
Date: - Friday, 16th June 2023
Venue: - University Central Mosque, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.
Time: - 10:00 a.m.

 DAY 4 - Special Thanksgiving Service

Date: - Sunday, 18th June 2023
Venue: - University Chapel (Chapel of Light), Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.
Time: - 10:00 a.m.

 DAY 5 (A) Coconut Breaking and Cultural Festival

Date: - Monday, 19th June 2023
Venue: - Badagry Gate Entrance,
Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.
Time: - 9:00 a.m.
 (B) Command Performance and Convocation Play by the
Department of Theatre Arts and Music
Date: - Monday, 19th June 2023
Venue: - Buba Marwa Auditorium,
Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.
Time: - 2:00 p.m.

 DAY 6 - Convocation Lecture

Date: - Tuesday, 20th June 2023
Venue: - Buba Marwa Auditorium, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.
Time: - 11:00 a.m.

 DAY 7 - Award of Diplomas, First Degrees, Postgraduate

Diplomas and Master’s Degrees
Date: - Wednesday, 21st June 2023
Venue: - Buba Marwa Auditorium, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.
Time: - 10:00 a.m.
 DAY 8 - Award of Doctorate Degrees (PhD) and
Conferment of Honorary Doctorate Degrees
Date: - Thursday, 22nd June 2023
Venue: - Buba Marwa Auditorium, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.
Time: - 10:00 a.m.

NOTICE TO GRADUANDS
1. To pay for the Convocation Package, all categories of graduands are to visit:
www.lasu.edu.ng/tsa/epayment/default.php and follow the steps on the payment
portal.
A Convocation Package will thereafter be issued on the presentation of receipt of
payment at the respective faculties.
2. Academic Gown should be returned immediately after the Ceremony and latest by
Friday, 23rd June 2023.
3. Any graduand who holds on to the Academic Gown beyond Friday, 23rd June 2023,
will be liable to a fine of Five Hundred Naira (N500:00) only, for each day of default.
Also, any graduand who loses OR damages the Academic Gown would pay a sum of
Thirty Thousand, Naira (N30,000:00) only, as replacement fee.
4. Graduands are to NOTE that certificates will be available for collection immediately
after the Convocation ceremonies, subject to return of academic gown.
5. First degree graduands are to move the tassels of their caps from right to left at a
point during the ceremony, when the Vice Chancellor declares; "I admit you all". This
signifies their admission into the body of Graduates of Lagos State University (LASU).
Higher degree recipients should put on their caps, with the tassels placed at the left
hand side, since they already have their first degrees.
6. ALL graduands should seek the assistance of Faculty Officers to ensure that the hood
and cap are properly worn, with the tassels (cords) of the cap positioned to the right,
7. Female graduands are expected to show courtesy when they shake hands with the
Vice-Chancellor, while male graduands bow, but should NOT remove their caps.
8. Parents/Guardians and Invited Guests are advised to be seated NOT later than 8.30
a.m. on each day.

(GRADUANDS SHOULD PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY)

i. graduands are to join the Convocation Procession by 9.00a.m, failing which they
will not be allowed into the Auditorium.
ii. graduands in each Faculty are expected to be seated in the sections provided for
them in the University Auditorium.
iii. The Convocation package comprising:
 Order of proceedings;
 Convocation brochure (1 copy each)
 Academic Gown AND
 Certificate Folder
Will be given to graduands by their "respective Faculty Officers OR Secretary to
the Postgraduate School, for Higher Degrees as the case may be:

iv. UNAUTHORIZED MOVEMENTS AND TAKING OF PHOTOGRAPHS WILL NOT be

allowed during the Convocation Ceremonies. Graduands are therefore advised in
their own interest to complete such activity before coming into the University
Auditorium OR wait till after the ceremony. Any graduand who leaves his/her seat
while the ceremony is on will NOT be allowed to return to the Auditorium. This is to
ensure ORDERLINESS during the Convocation Ceremonies.
v. Graduands and Invited Guests under the canopy outside the Auditorium are
requested to be orderly and rise to their feet as the Academic Procession enters
AND leaves the Convocation venue.
vi. Graduands should be properly robed and are also advised to conform to the colour
prescribed for their Faculties.
vii. All graduands are required to immediately commence and complete the process of
their clearance in their respective College/Schools/Faculties before the
convocation, in order to facilitate the collection of their degree certificates.

The Vice Chancellor congratulates all Graduands, Parents/Guardians Stakeholders and

the entire University Community on the occasion of the 26th Convocation Ceremonies of
the University.

…Towards A Greater LASU

University Management
We are LASU, we are great!