FUL Releases Activities for 9th Convocation Week: October 13–19, 2025
The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has officially published its Programme of Activities for the 9th Convocation Ceremony, slated from Monday, October 13 to Sunday, October 19, 2025.
This landmark event will bring together graduates, dignitaries, faculty, alumni, and the public in a week of intellectual, cultural, and spiritual celebration.
Highlight of Events
Here’s the full highlights of the FUL 9th convocation ceremony :
| Day | Key Events & Featured Guests |
|---|---|
| Monday, Oct 13 | • Press Briefing by Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi (Senate Chamber, 10:00am) • Colloquium in Honour of Prof. Olu Obafemi (Multipurpose Hall, 12:00pm) |
| Tuesday, Oct 14 | • Carnival Procession (Adankolo, 10:00am) • Founders’ Day Public Lecture: “Empowering the Future Generation: The Founders’ Vision and Legacy” by Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, CFR (Multipurpose Hall, 10:00am) • Distinguished Awards to Alumni & Others (2:00pm) |
| Wednesday, Oct 15 | • Research Fair / Exhibition (Adankolo, 10:00am) • Musical Concert (COHS Auditorium, Adankolo, 4:00pm) |
| Thursday, Oct 16 | • Convocation Lecture: “The Intersection of Law, Digital Technology, and Human Resourcefulness in Transforming University Education in Nigeria” by Prince Lateef Olasukanmi Fagbemi, SAN, Attorney General of the Federation (Multipurpose Hall, 2:00pm) • Convocation Play (Adankolo, 6:00pm) |
| Friday, Oct 17 | • Jumma’at Prayer (University Mosque, 1:30–2:00pm) • Chancellor’s Night (Kay-Galaxy Events Centre, 5:00pm) |
| Saturday, Oct 18 | • Convocation Ceremony (Award of first degrees, higher degrees, honorary doctorates, prizes) (Convocation Arena, Felele, 10:00am) |
| Sunday, Oct 19 | • Inter-denominational Thanksgiving Service (COHS Auditorium, Adankolo, 10:00am) |
The event is tied together under the hashtags: #FUL9thConvocation, #FULConvocation2025, and #FULites2025.
What Makes This Convocation Distinctive
- High-profile speakers: The university has invited former House Speaker, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, and AGF & Minister of Justice, Prince Fagbemi, SAN, ensuring depth and prestige in the lecture series.
- Diverse programming: Beyond academics, the schedule blends cultural (carnival, convocation play), research (fair/exhibition), spiritual (prayer, thanksgiving), and ceremonial (award nights, convocation proper) dimensions.
- Honouring legacy and innovation: The Founders’ Day commemoration and the colloquium honoring Prof. Olu Obafemi underscore a respect for institutional history, even as the convocation lectures look toward the future.
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