FULafia Combined Convocation 2023/2024: Dates, Events & Guidelines

The Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) cordially invites its graduands, their parents/guardians, and the general public to a landmark event – the combined 6th, 7th, and 8th Convocation Ceremonies.

Schedule of Events

Day 1: Sunday, February 4, 2024

• Event: Special Prayer
• Venue: FULafia Chapel of Light, University Auditorium, Take-Off Site Campus.
• Time: 10:00 am.

Day 2: Wednesday, February 7, 2024

• Event: Press Briefing by the Vice-Chancellor
• Venue: New Senate Chamber
• Time: 10:00 am.

Day 3: Friday, February 9, 2024

• Event 1: Juma’at Prayers
  • Venue: Federal University of Lafia Juma’at Mosque, Permanent Site Campus
  • Time: 1.15 p.m.
• Event 2: Convocation Lecture by Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd), CON, CFR, Chairman/CEO, NDLEA
  • Venue: Mallam Adamu Adamu Office and Lecture Complex, Permanent Site Campus, Lafia, Nasarawa State
  • Time: 10:00 am.

Day 4: Saturday, February 10, 2024

• Event: Investiture of the Chancellor and Convocation Ceremonies
• Venue: Federal University of Lafia, Convocation Arena, Permanent Site Campus, Makurdi Road, Lafia
• Time: 10:00 am.

Information for Graduands

Registration and Attire

• Graduands Payment: Graduands are to pay the specified amount using Remitta (Details available in the attached flyer).
• Dress Code: Graduands must dress in appropriate attire.
• Entry Restrictions: Access to the Convocation venue is restricted post 09:00 am. Only two relatives per graduand are allowed.
• Mandatory Participation: Graduands must remain at the venue until the ceremony concludes.

Academic Gown Collection and Return

• Collection: From February 5, 2024, 10:00 am to February 9, 2024, 4:00 pm.
• Return: Gowns should be returned between February 12 and 16, 2024.

Certificate Collection

• Date: From Monday, February 12, 2024.
• Requirements: Proof of payment for the certificate and gown return clearance.

Security Measures

• Parking: Designated parking lots available upon presentation of parking cards.
• Vehicle Inspection: Security checks for luggage and bags at entry points.
• Hawking Prohibition: No hawking allowed near the Convocation Arena.
• Vehicle Entry: No tinted glass vehicles without security permission.

Further Inquiries

For any additional information, please contact:

• Information and Public Relations Unit: 08033142615, 08033816317, 08062412561
• Deputy Registrar, Academic Affairs: 08036274949