LASU Announces 29th & 30th Combined Convocation Ceremonies for 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 Sessions

On behalf of the Management and Staff, Lagos State University, the Vice-Chancellor, Distinguished Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM, hereby informs all graduates of the 2024/2025 AND 2025/2026 Academic Sessions, Parents/Guardians, Stakeholders, University Community and the General Public of the programme of events for the 29th and 30th Convocation Ceremonies, which will hold as follows: Wednesday, 12th August to Sunday, 23rd August 2026

Pre-Convocation Events

DAY 1

(A) Convocation Press Conference

• Date: Wednesday, 12th August 2026
• Venue: First Floor, Senate Chamber, Babatunde Raji Fashola Senate Building, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos
• Time: 10:00 a.m.

(B) Convocation Sports Competition for Staff

• Date: Wednesday, 12th August 2026
• Venue: LASU Sports Centre, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos
• Time: 12:00 noon

Convocation Events

DAY 2

Staff Celebration Day (Dress Code to represent individual tribes)

• Date: Thursday, 13th August 2026
• Venue: Buba Marwa Auditorium, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos
• Time: 2:00 p.m.

DAY 3

(A) Coconut Breaking and Cultural Day

• Date: Friday, 14th August 2026
• Venue: Badagry Gate Entrance, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos
• Time: 9:00 a.m.

(B) Convocation Jumu’at Service

• Date: Friday, 14th August 2026
• Venue: University Mosque, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos
• Time: 1:00 p.m.

DAY 4

Award of Diplomas, First Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas and Master’s Degrees in Engineering, Agricultural Sciences and Distinguished Professorship & Monday, 17th August 2026

• Venue: Buba Marwa Auditorium, Epe Campus, Epe, Lagos
• Time: 10:00 a.m.

DAY 5

(A) Convocation Lecture

• Date: Tuesday, 18th August 2026
• Venue: Buba Marwa Auditorium, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos
• Time: 9:00 a.m.

DAY 6

(B) Award of Other Diplomas, First Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas and Master’s Degrees

• Date: Tuesday, 18th August 2026
• Venue: Buba Marwa Auditorium, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos
• Time: 10:00 a.m.

Award of Professional and Academic Doctorate Degrees (PhD) and Conferment of Honorary Degrees

• Date: Wednesday, 19th August 2026
• Venue: Buba Marwa Auditorium, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos
• Time: 10:00 a.m.

DAY 7

Special Convocation Thanksgiving Service

• Date: Sunday, 23rd August 2026
• Venue: University Chapel (Chapel of Light), Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos
• Time: 10:00 a.m.

NOTICE TO GRADUANDS FOR THE 2024/2025 & 2025/2026 ACADEMIC SESSIONS

1. To pay for the convocation package, all categories of graduates are to visit: here and follow the steps on the payment portal.
2. Academic gowns should be returned immediately after the ceremony latest by Friday, 21st August 2026 to avoid penalty.
3. Any graduate who holds on to the Academic Gown beyond Friday, 21st August 2026 will be liable to a fine of One Thousand Naira (₦1,000.00) only, for each day of default. Also, any graduate who loses or damages the Academic Gown would pay a sum of Thirty-Six Thousand Naira (₦36,000.00) and Forty-Five Thousand Naira (₦45,000.00) only, as replacement fee for First Degree and Postgraduate (Diploma and Masters) graduands, respectively.
4. Graduands are to note that certificates will be available for collection immediately after the Convocation Ceremony, subject to return of academic gown.
5. 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 to 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.
6. All graduates should seek the assistance of Faculty Officers/School Secretaries to ensure that the hood and cap are properly worn, with the tassels (cords) of the cap positioned to the right.
7. Female graduates are expected to show courtesy when they shake hands with the Vice-Chancellor, while male graduates bow, but should NOT remove their caps.
8. Parents/Guardians and invited guests are advised to be seated NOT later than 8:30 a.m. on each day.
9. Graduands are to STRICTLY ADHERE to the following:i. Graduands are to join the Convocation Procession by 9:00 a.m., failing which they will not be allowed into the University Auditorium.ii. Graduands in each Faculty are expected to be seated in the sections provided for them in the University Auditorium.

   iii. Unauthorised movements and taking of photographs will not be allowed during the convocation ceremony. Graduands are therefore advised to either own interest to complete such activity before coming into the University Auditorium OR wait till after the ceremony. Any graduate 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 Ceremony.

   iv. Graduands and invited guests under the canopy outside the University Auditorium are requested to be orderly and rise to their feet as the Academic Procession enters AND leaves the convocation venue.

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

   vi. 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.

All Chancellor, Graduates, Parents/Guardians, Stakeholders, and the entire University Community are invited on the occasion of the Combined 29th and 30th Convocation Ceremonies of the University.

Signed
Emmanuel A. Fanu, MANUPA, MNIM, MCPM, FCAI
Registrar and Secretary to Council