On behalf of the Management and Staff, Lagos State University, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM, hereby informs all Graduands, Parents/Guardians, University Community and the General Public of the programme of events for the 26th Convocation Ceremonies as follows:

Wednesday, 14th June – Thursday, 22nd June 2023

Pre-Convocation Events:
DAY 1 - Convocation Press Conference
Date: Wednesday, 14th June 2023
Venue:          - First Floor, Senate Chamber, Babatunde Raji Fashola Senate Building, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.
Time: - 10:00 a.m.
 
DAY 2 - Convocation Sports Competition for Staff
Date: Thursday, 15th June 2023
Venue: - LASU Sports Centre, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.
Time: - 10:00 a.m.
 
Convocation Events: 
DAY 3 - Jumat Service 
Date: - Friday, 16th June 2023
Venue: - LASU Central Mosque, Campus, Ojo, Lagos.
Time: - 10:00 a.m.
 
DAY 4 - Special Thanksgiving Service
Date: - Sunday, 18th June 2023
Venue: - University Chapel (Chapel of Light), Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.
Time: - 10:00 a.m.

DAY 5 (A)   Coconut Breaking and Cultural Festival
Date: - Monday, 19th June 2023
Venue: - Badagry Gate Entrance, 
Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.
Time: - 9:00 a.m

(B) Command Performance and Convocation Play by the Department of Theatre Arts and Music
Date: - Monday, 19th June 2023
Venue:         -   Buba Marwa Auditorium, 
Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.
Time: - 2:00 p.m.

DAY 6 - Convocation Lecture
Date: - Tuesday, 20th June 2023
Venue: - Buba Marwa Auditorium, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.
Time: - 11:00 a.m.

DAY 7 - Award of Diplomas, First Degrees, Postgraduate 
Diplomas and Master’s Degrees
Date: - Wednesday, 21st June 2023
Venue: - Buba Marwa Auditorium, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.
Time: - 10:00 a.m.

DAY 8 - Award of Doctorate Degrees (PhD) and 
Conferment of Honorary Doctorate Degrees
Date: - Thursday, 22nd June 2023
Venue: - Buba Marwa Auditorium, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.
Time: - 10:00 a.m.

NOTICE TO GRADUANDS

To pay for the Convocation Package, all categories of graduands are to visit: www.lasu.edu.ng/tsa/epayment/default.php and follow the steps on the payment portal.

A Convocation Package will thereafter be issued on the presentation of receipt of payment at the respective faculties. 

Academic Gown should be returned immediately after the Ceremony and latest by Friday, 23rd June 2023. 

Any graduand who holds on to the Academic Gown beyond Friday, 23rd June 2023, will be liable to a fine of Five Hundred Naira (N500:00) only, for each day of  default. Also, any graduand who loses OR damages the Academic Gown would pay a sum of Thirty Thousand, Naira (N30,000:00) only, as replacement fee.

Graduands are to NOTE that certificates will be available for collection immediately after the Convocation ceremonies, subject to return of academic gown.

First degree graduands are to move the tassels of their caps from right to left at a point during the ceremony, when the Vice Chancellor declares; "I admit you all". This signifies their admission into the body of Graduates of Lagos State University (LASU).
Higher degree recipients should put on their caps, with the tassels placed at the left hand side, since they already have their first degrees.

ALL graduands should seek the assistance of Faculty Officers to ensure that the hood and cap are properly worn, with the tassels (cords) of the cap positioned to the right,

Female graduands are expected to show courtesy when they shake hands with the Vice-Chancellor, while male graduands bow, but should NOT remove their caps. 

Parents/Guardians and Invited Guests are advised to be seated NOT later than 8.30 a.m. on each day.

(GRADUANDS SHOULD PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY) 
graduands are to join the Convocation Procession by 9.00a.m, failing which they will not be allowed into the Auditorium.

graduands in each Faculty are expected to be seated in the sections provided for them in the University Auditorium. 

The Convocation package comprising:
Order of proceedings;
Convocation brochure (1 copy each) 
Academic Gown AND
Certificate Folder

Will be given to graduands by their "respective Faculty Officers OR Secretary to the Postgraduate School, for Higher Degrees as the case may be:

UNAUTHORIZED MOVEMENTS AND TAKING OF PHOTOGRAPHS WILL NOT be allowed during the Convocation Ceremonies. Graduands are therefore advised in their own interest to complete such activity before coming into the University Auditorium OR wait till after the ceremony. Any graduand who leaves his/her seat while the ceremony is on will NOT be allowed to return to the Auditorium. This is to ensure ORDERLINESS during the Convocation Ceremonies.

Graduands and Invited Guests under the canopy outside the Auditorium are requested to be orderly and rise to their feet as the Academic Procession enters AND leaves the Convocation venue.

Graduands should be properly robed and are also advised to conform to the colour prescribed for their Faculties.

All graduands are required to immediately commence and complete the process of their clearance in their respective College/Schools/Faculties before the convocation, in order to facilitate the collection of their degree certificates.

The Vice Chancellor congratulates all Graduands, Parents/Guardians Stakeholders and the entire University Community on the occasion of the 26th Convocation Ceremonies of the University. 

In view of the upcoming 26th Convocation Ceremonies, the Space Allocation sub-committee is hereby inviting Graduands who wish to have special space and canopy around the Convocation ground *AND* vendors, photographers and corporate bodies who wish to showcase and advertise their products/services at the 26th Convocation Ceremonies of Lagos State University, Ojo to book for space.

Charges as rent for spaces for different categories are as listed below:

Corporate bodies - N30,000 per day

Vendors - N3,000.00 per day

Photographers - N3,000.00 per day

Graduands - N10,000.00 per day

All forms of payment should be remitted to:

Account Name: LASU Revenue

Account Number: 0123037507

Bank: Wema Bank

For further enquiries, contact any of the following members of the committee.

Mrs. Ojo Omowunmi - 08032429129

Mr. Afinah - 08065148007

Mr. Oyeleke - 09030065035

Mama Funmilayo - 08065148007

Mr. Dennis Aina - 07086739726

…Towards A Greater LASU
 
University Management    
    
 We are LASU, we are great!

           SIGNED
 Emmanuel A. FANU
Registrar and Secretary to Council