The Vice-Chancellor, Abia State University, Uturu Distinguished Professor Onyemachi M. Ogbulu, on behalf of the Hon. Chancellor, HRH Professor James Ortese Ayatse, Tor-Tiv, Governing Council and Senate invites the academia, friends and well wishers to the 27th & 28th (combined) Convocation Ceremony of the University.

Programme of Events

1. Tuesday, 9th November, 2021 

•   Pre-Convocation Press Briefing

2. Wednesday, 10th November, 2021

•  Book and Arts Exhibition
• Novelty Football Match

3. Thursday, 11th November, 2021

• Pre-Convocation Lecture

Lecturer: Hon. Chief Barrister Nnia Nwodo

Former Hon. Minister for Information and immediate past President-General, Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo, Worldwide.

Topic: "Nigeria's Political and Economic Future: The Dangers we can avert"

Venue:University Auditorium

Time: 11.00am prompt

4. Friday, 12th November, 2021

• a. Commissioning of Projects
• b. Conferment of First Degrees and Higher Degrees
• c. Award of Honorary Doctorate Degrees on the following:

i. Barrister Allen Ifechukwu Onyema Chairman, Air Peace Limited

ii. Dame Gladys Nne Nwafor - Former National Commissioner, INEC (South East Zone)

iii. Engr. Nnamdi Ezeigbo - Founder/CEO, SLOT Systems, Limited

• d. Conferment of Emeritus Professors on the following:

i. Professor S. O. Igwe

ii. Professor G. I. Nwaka

iii. Professor A. I. Nwabughuogu (Posthumous)

Venue: University Convocation Arena

Time: 10.00am

All should be seated by 9.30am before the arrival of the Executive Governor of Abia State and Visitor to the University, His Excellency, Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, Ph.D and other dignitaries.

All Covid-19 protocols will be strictly observed.