The University community, graduating students, parents, guardians and general public are hereby informed of the programme of events and general information for the fifty-sixth (56th) Convocation Ceremonies of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) as indicated below:
The University community, graduating students, parents, guardians and general public are hereby informed of the programme of events and general information for the fifty-sixth (56th) Convocation Ceremonies of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) as indicated below:
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Event Convocation Press Conference
Address by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS
Time: 10.00 a.m.
Venue: Senate Chamber, 2nd Floor, Senate House, University of Lagos, Akoka.
Convocation Rehearsal I
Time: 4.00 p.m.
Venue: J. F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka
Thursday, January 15, 2026 Rehearsal for Hooding Ceremonies in the School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS), Faculties and Distance Learning Institute (DLI)
Time: 4.00 p.m.
Venue: To be determined by SPGS, Faculties and Institute
Friday, January 16, 2026 Event A: 2026
Convocation Ceremonies Special Jumat Service
Time: 2.15 p.m.
Venue: University of Lagos Central Mosque
Event B: Convocation Rehearsal II
Time: 4.00 p.m.
Venue: J. F. Ade Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka
Monday, January 19, 2026 Event A: Opening of Exhibition
Time: 10.00 a.m.
Venue: Jelili Adebisi Omotola Hall (UNILAG Multi-Purpose Hall), University of Lagos, Akoka
Event B: Convocation Lecture
Guest Lecturer: Mr. Orondaam Otto (CEO, Slum2School)
Lecture Title: Maximizing Nigeria’s Demographic Dividend through Urgent Education Reform for Global Competitiveness in the 21st Century.
Chairman: Hon. Justice Mary Peter-Odili, CFR, JSC (Rtd)
Time: 12.00 p.m. – 2.00 p.m.
Venue: J. F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka
Event C: Hooding Ceremonies for Bachelor Degree Graduates in the Faculties of: Arts, Creative Arts, Education, Environmental Sciences, Architecture, Life Sciences, Physical and Earth Sciences, Computing and Informatics, Social Sciences and Communication and Media Studies
Time: 3.00 p.m.
Venue: To be determined by the Deans
Event D Convocation Rehearsal III
Time: 5.00 p.m.
Venue: J. F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Event A: CONVOCATION DAY ONE
Congregation for the Award of First Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and Prizes to Graduating students of Faculties of:
Education, Social Sciences, Communication and Media Studies
Time: 9:00a.m. (Morning Session)
Arts, Creative Arts, Environmental Sciences, Architecture, Life Sciences, Physical and Earth Sciences, Computing and informatics
Time: 1:00p.m. (Afternoon session)
Venue: J. F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka.
Event B: Hooding Ceremonies for Bachelor Degrees Graduates in the Faculties/Institute of: Engineering, Law, Management Sciences, Basic Medical Sciences, Basic Clinical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Dental Sciences, Health Professions, Pharmacy and Distance Learning Institute (DLI).
Time: 3.00 p.m.
Venue: To be determined by the Faculty/Institute
Event C: Edutainment
Time: 6.00 p.m.
Venue: Unilag Sports Centre
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Event A CONVOCATION DAY TWO
Congregation for the Award of First Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and Prizes to Graduating students of Faculties & Institute:
Engineering, Law and Management Sciences
Time: 9.00 a.m. (Morning Session)
Basic Medical Sciences, Basic Clinical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Dental Sciences, Health Professions, Pharmacy, Distance Learning Institute (DLI)
Time: 1:00p.m. (Afternoon session)
Event B: Hooding Ceremonies for Higher Degrees of the School of Postgraduate Studies and ULBS
Time: 3.00 p.m.
Venue: To be determined by the SPGS and ULBS
Thursday, January 22, 2026 Event A: CONVOCATION DAY THREE
Congregation for the Award of PGD and Masters Degrees of the University of Lagos Business School (ULBS), and School of Postgraduate Studies
Time: 9.00 a.m. (Morning Session)
Congregation for the award of Ph.D. Degrees and Best Ph.D. Award of the School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS) and ULBS. Conferment of Emeritus Professors, Distinguished Professors, Award of Gold Medals and Honorary Doctorates Degrees
Time: 1:00p.m. (Afternoon session)
Venue: J. F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka
Friday, January 23, 2026 Event A: LONG SERVICE AWARD AND LUNCHEON WITH THE DOYEN
Time: 10.00 a.m.
Venue: Tolu Odugbemi Hall, University of Lagos, Akoka.
Event B: Convocation Play
Title: Ovonramwen Nogbaisi by Ola Rotimi (Directed by Mr. Abiodun Abeh)
Time: 4.00 p.m.
Venue: J. F. Ade Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka.
Sunday, January 25, 2026 2026 Convocation Ceremonies Thanksgiving Service
Time: 10.00 a.m.
Venue: Chapel of Christ Our Light, University of Lagos, Akoka.
GENERAL INFORMATION
i) Mandatory Payment: Payable by ALL graduating students for the Convocation Ceremonies:
Please note that convocation fees should have been paid alongside the school fees for the session. However, those yet to pay should pay using the amount on their portal.
ii) Purchase/Hire of Academic Outfit: Gown, Hood & Cap shall be obtained at the following cost:
Academic Outfit Purchase Hire
First Degree N 40,000.00 N 15,000.00
Master’s Degree, PGD, M.Phill. N 40,000.00 N 15,000.00
Doctorate Degree N 65,000.00 N/A
iii) Procedure for Payment
Step 1: Visit the UNILAG Website: www.unilag.edu.ng,
Step 2:Click “UNILAG payment portal” link,
Step 3: Select the appropriate customer category (Click on Student),
Step 4: Complete the listed fields on the form:- a) Matric No., b) Mobile Number, c) Email Address (optional) d) Payment Item (Pick “Hire of Academic Gown or Purchase of Academic Gown” from the drop list) as appropriate. e) Amount.
Step 5: Print the generated slip containing Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) number then proceed to any Commercial Bank for payment.
for admittance into the J. F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium. Graduating students are enjoined to attend the Convocation Ceremonies punctually at the time allotted to them, as the doors will be closed immediately the programme commences and will remain closed until the end of the programme.
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS on behalf of the Governing Council and the entire University community congratulates all graduating students. Please be assured that certificates would be ready for collection after the ceremonies upon presentation of all necessary clearance.
