The 23rd-25thcombined Convocation Ceremony of the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM) is hereby announced for the benefit of graduands of this University and relevant stakeholders. The ceremony which is for graduands of the 2014/2015, 2015/2016, 2016/2017 sessions is programmed as follows:

Programme of Activities:

Day 1: Wednesday, 21st April, 2021

Activity:                       Vice Chancellor’s Press Briefing/Commissioning of Projects

Time:                           11:00am prompt

Venue:             Old Senate Chambers, North-Core, FUAM

Day 2: Thursday, 22nd April, 2021

Activity:                       Commissioning of projects

Time:                           10:00am prompt

Venue:             Projects Site on FUAM Campus

Day 3: Friday, 23rd April, 2021

Activity (i):                   Convocation Lecture

Time:                           2:00pm prompt

Venue:             AperAku Auditorium, North-Core

Lecture Chairman:      His Excellency, Senator Ahmed Lawan,

Senate President, Federal Republic of Nigeria

Lecturer:                     Dr. Godwin Emiefiele,

Governor Central Bank of Nigeria

Lecture Theme:           Enhancing Agricultural Value Chain for National Food Security

Activity (ii):                  Cocktail Party

Time:                           7:00pm prompt

Venue:             Vice Chancellor’s Lodge

Day 4: Saturday, 24th April, 2021

Activity:           Award of Certificates, Diplomas,Higher Degrees and Honorary Doctorate Degrees to deserving personalities/Award or Prizes

Time:               10:am prompt

Venue:             James Ayatse Convocation Hall, South-Core

The Vice Chancellor on behalf of Council and Senate cordially invites the Visitor, His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) and stake holders especially graduands, parents, Alumni, friends and well-wishers to the   23rd-25th Combined Convocation Ceremony of the Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi.

INFORMATION TO GRADUANDS

Procession

The Convocation Procession will adhere strictly to COVID-19 Protocol.

Graduands should robe and join the procession in their various Colleges. Graduands who do not robe will not be allowed into the convocation venue. Photographers will not be allowed at the procession. All photographs will be taken after the convocation.

Academic Gowns

Academic gowns are to be obtained from the College Officers of relevant Colleges on the payment of N3,000.00 charges. Gowns not returned by April, 27 will attract a fine of N2,000.00 per day.

Alumni Membership Registration

Graduands will be expected to complete registration forms for Alumni Membership registration upon payment of a registration fee of N3,000.00 in the Bank Account indicated below:

Account Name:           University of Agriculture Alumni Association, Makurdi

Account Number:        2024269904, First Bank Plc

Signed

Mrs H. N Nyitse

Registrar