Al-Qalam University Gears Up for 17th Convocation

Al-Qalam University Katsina is set to host its 17th Convocation Ceremony, with a week-long series of events scheduled from January 19th to 24th, 2026.

The university community and the general public are invited to attend the events, which include a convocation lecture by the former Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari.

Event Date Venue Time

Vice Chancellor's Press Briefing Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 Vice Chancellor's Office 9:00 a.m.

Finale of Qur'anic Recitation Competition Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 Muhammadu Sanusi II ICT Hall 10:00 a.m.

Football March Competition (Staff vs. Students) Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 University Sport Complex 4:00 p.m.

Convocation Lecture Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 Muhammadu Sanusi II ICT Hall 9:00 a.m.

Commissioning of New Projects Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 Various Locations 4:00 p.m.

Vice Chancellor's Dinner (Walimah) Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 Muhammadu Sanusi II ICT Hall 8:00 p.m.

Conferment of Degrees, Prizes & Honorary Degrees Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 Muhammad Lawal Kaita Auditorium 9:00 a.m.

The convocation lecture, titled "A Divided North in a Divided Nation: The Imperative of Promoting Inclusive and Accountable Governance in Nigeria in a Rapidly Changing World Order," will be delivered by Professor Ibrahim Gambari, a distinguished scholar-diplomat who previously served as Nigeria's Minister of External Affairs and Permanent Representative to the United Nations.