27th Convocation: Lasu fixes ceremony dates, issues notice to graduands
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
27th Convocation Ceremony as follows:
- Thursday, 30th May-Thursday, 6th June 2024
Pre-Convocation Events:
DAY 1 (A)
Date:Convocation Press Conference - Thursday, 30th May 2024
- First Floor, Senate Chamber, Babatunde Raji Fashola
- Senate Building, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.
- 10:00a.m.
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Convocation Press Conference
Thursday, 30th May 2024
First Floor, Senate Chamber, Babatunde Raji Fashola
Senate Building, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.
10:00a.m.
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Convocation Sports Competition for Staff
Thursday, 30th May 2024
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LASU Sports Centre, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.
12:00 noon.
DAY 2
Special Jumat Service
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Friday, 31st May 2024
University Mosque, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.
1:00p.m.
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DAY 3
Special Thanksgiving Service
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Sunday, 2nd June 2024
University Chapel (Chapel of Light), Main Campus,
Ojo, Lagos.
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10:00a.m.
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DAY 6
Coconut Breaking and Cultural Festival
Monday, 3rd June 2024
Badagry Gate Entrance, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.
9:00 a.m.
Convocation Lecture
Tuesday, 4th June 2024
Buba Marwa Auditorium, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.
11:00a.m.
Award of Diplomas, First Degrees, Postgraduate
Diplomas and Master’s Degrees
Wednesday, 5th June 2024
Buba Marwa Auditorium, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.
10:00a.m.
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DAY 7
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Buba Marwa Auditorium, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.
Award of Doctorate Degrees (PhD) and
Conferment of Honorary Doctorate Degrees
Thursday, 6th June 2024
10:00a.m.
NOTICE TO GRADUANDS FOR THE 27TH CONVOCATION
CEREMONY
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To pay for the convocation package, all categories of graduands
are to visit: www.lasu.edu.ng/tsa/payment/default.php and
follow the steps on the payment portal,
Academic Gown should be returned immediately after the
Convocation Ceremony and latest by Friday, 7th June 2024 to
avold penalty.
Any graduand who holds on to the Academic Gown beyond
Friday, 7th June 2024, 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 Ceremony, 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 8.30a.m. on each day.
Graduands are to adhere strictly to the following:
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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.
Unauthorized movements and taking of photographs will
not be allowed during the convocation ceremony.
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 an will NOT
be allowed to return to the Auditorium. This is to ensure
ORDERLINESS during the Convocation Ceremony.
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 27th Convocation Ceremony of the University.
Thank you.
Emmanuel A. FANU
Registrar AND Secretary to Governing Council
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