KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY (KWASU) RELEASES SCHEDULE FOR 13TH CONVOCATION CEREMONY

Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has officially unveiled the comprehensive schedule of activities for its 13th Convocation Ceremony, slated to take place from Tuesday, December 9 to Saturday, December 13, 2025. The announcement was issued on behalf of the Council, Senate, and Congregation by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, signaling the commencement of a week-long celebration of academic excellence, creativity, innovation, and university tradition.

The 13th Convocation Ceremony represents a significant milestone for the institution as it brings together graduands, parents, staff, alumni, and dignitaries to celebrate achievements across various academic disciplines. The event will also feature exhibitions, scholarly lectures, sports activities, dramatic performances, and the formal conferment of degrees.

Below is the full, detailed breakdown of the convocation programme for 2025:

📅 Day 1: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 – Opening Activities

The convocation week will commence with a Vice-Chancellor’s Press Briefing, which will hold at the Muhammadu Buhari Main Library, KWASU Campus, Malete. Scheduled for 11:00 a.m., this briefing sets the tone for the entire convocation celebration. During the session, the Vice Chancellor is expected to address members of the press on the university’s achievements in the outgoing academic year, strategic developments, innovations, and the significance of the 2025 convocation.

Immediately after the press briefing, the Official Opening of the University Exhibition will take place at the same venue. This exhibition will feature presentations and showcases from various university units, highlighting academic projects, technological innovations, research outputs, creative works, and community-impact activities. The exhibition aims to reflect the university’s commitment to knowledge advancement and sustainable development.

📅 Day 2: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 – Library Programme & Staff Football Match

The second day of the convocation will feature a specialized Library Programme, scheduled for 11:00 a.m. This event is expected to focus on literacy awareness, preservation of knowledge, digital learning, and the role of the university library in academic success. It will be attended by students, staff, researchers, and special guests with an interest in academic resources and scholarly development.

Later in the afternoon, the convocation activities will transition into a more recreational and exciting atmosphere with a friendly Football Match between Academic Staff and Non-Teaching Staff. The match will take place at the University Stadium Complex, Malete, beginning at 3:00 p.m.

This sporting event is one of the most anticipated parts of the convocation week, creating a lively environment for bonding, entertainment, and relaxation. It also fosters unity and promotes physical wellness among staff members.

📅 Day 3: Thursday, December 11, 2025 – Convocation Lecture & Convocation Play

Day 3 marks one of the most intellectually stimulating segments of the ceremony: the Convocation Lecture. The lecture will be held at the Mini Convocation Arena and will commence at 11:00 a.m. The annual convocation lecture is an integral part of the university’s academic culture, serving as a platform for discussing national issues, educational reforms, and topics relevant to societal growth. It is typically delivered by a distinguished scholar, public leader, or expert in a specialized field.

In the evening, the Department of Performing Arts & Film Studies will present the Convocation Play. This theatrical performance promises creativity, cultural richness, artistic expression, and entertainment. As one of the university’s strongest artistic departments, the convocation play showcases talent, craftsmanship, and storytelling deeply rooted in academic training and cultural heritage.

This event brings vibrancy to the convocation week and creates an opportunity for guests and graduands to relax and enjoy quality cultural entertainment.

📅 Day 4: Friday, December 12, 2025 – Conferment of Degrees (Undergraduate & Postgraduate)

Friday is the most important academic day of the convocation week as the university will host the Formal Conferment of First Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, Master’s Degrees, and Doctoral Degrees on qualified graduands.

The event, holding at the Mini Convocation Arena, will bring together parents, guardians, staff, alumni, government representatives, and well-wishers to celebrate the achievements of the graduating class. Deans of faculties will present their respective graduands, after which the Vice Chancellor will officially confer degrees on them.

The ceremony reflects the culmination of years of academic rigor, sacrifices, research, and training. Award presentations will be made to exceptional students who have distinguished themselves through outstanding academic performance, leadership, innovation, or community service.

📅 Day 5: Saturday, December 13, 2025 – Thanksgiving & Closing Activities

The convocation week will formally conclude on Saturday with an Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service, which serves as a ceremonial thanksgiving to God for the successful completion of the academic year and the convocation events. This event brings together the university community in a spirit of unity and gratitude, regardless of religious background.

The thanksgiving service symbolizes the end of the convocation week while celebrating hope, new beginnings, and future aspirations for the graduating students.

A Celebration of Academic Achievement

KWASU’s 13th Convocation Ceremony is expected to attract numerous guests and dignitaries from within and outside Kwara State. For the university, the ceremony not only marks the recognition of academic achievements but also showcases its commitment to excellence, innovation, and community development.

With activities ranging from academic exhibitions and football matches to lectures and dramatic performances, the 2025 convocation promises a fulfilling, educative, and culturally rich experience for all participants.