Federal University Lokoja Releases Schedule of Events for 9th Convocation Ceremony

The Management of Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has announced the lineup of activities for its 9th Convocation Ceremony, which will be held from Monday, October 13 to Sunday, October 19, 2025.

According to the official schedule, the week-long celebration will feature academic events, cultural displays, lectures, awards, and thanksgiving services, showcasing the University’s growth and achievements since inception.

Details of the programme are as follows:

Day 1 – Monday, October 13, 2025

• Press Briefing by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi
  • Venue: Senate Chamber, Felele
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. prompt
• Colloquium in Honour of Professor Olu Obafemi
  • Venue: Multipurpose Hall, Felele
  • Time: 12:00 p.m. prompt

Day 2 – Tuesday, October 14, 2025

• Carnival Procession in Commemoration of Founders’ Day
  • Venue: Adankolo
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. prompt
• Special Public Lecture in Commemoration of Founders’ Day
  • Venue: Multipurpose Hall, Felele
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. prompt
  • Topic: Empowering the Future Generation: The Founders’ Vision and Legacy
  • Guest Lecturer: Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, CFR, Former Speaker, House of Representatives
• Distinguished Awards to Alumni and Others
  • Venue: Multipurpose Hall, Felele
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. prompt

Day 3 – Wednesday, October 15, 2025

• Research Fair/Exhibition
  • Venue: Adankolo
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. prompt
• Musical Concert
  • Venue: COHS Auditorium, Adankolo
  • Time: 4:00 p.m.

Day 4 – Thursday, October 16, 2025

• Convocation Lecture
  • Venue: Multipurpose Hall, Felele
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. prompt
  • Topic: The Intersection of Law, Digital Technology, and Human Resourcefulness in Transforming University Education in Nigeria
  • Lecturer: Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice
• Convocation Play
  • Venue: Adankolo
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. prompt

Day 5 – Friday, October 17, 2025

• Jumma’at Prayer
  • Venue: University Mosque, Felele
  • Time: 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Chancellor’s Night
  • Venue: Kay-Galaxy Events Centre
  • Time: 5:00 p.m. prompt

Day 6 – Saturday, October 18, 2025

• Convocation Ceremony for the 2024/2025 Session
  • Includes award of First Degrees (Faculties of Arts, Education, Environmental Sciences, Management Sciences, Science, and Social Sciences), Endowment, Honorary Doctorate Degrees, Higher Degrees, and Prizes.
  • Venue: Convocation Arena, Felele
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. prompt

Day 7 – Sunday, October 19, 2025

• Inter-denominational Thanksgiving Service
  • Venue: COHS Auditorium, Adankolo Campus
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. prompt

The University invites staff, students, alumni, and the general public to participate fully in the activities marking this important milestone in FUL’s history.