UNIZIK 10th CONVOCATION CEREMONIES

 The management of Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka has fixed a date for her upcoming convocation ceremonies which happens to be the 10th edition since the inception of the institution.
Below are the necessary information with regards to the forthcoming convocation.


INFORMATION TO GRADUANTS

This is to inform 2010/2011, 2011/2012, 2012/2013, 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 Graduands of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka , Parents/Guidance, Alumni of the University and the Public that activities marking the 10^th combined Convocation Ceremonies of the University for the award of First and Higher Degrees, Diploma and Certificates, presentation of prizes and award of Honorary Degree will take place from Monday, 14^th to Friday, 18^th march, 2016

1. Monday 14^th March, 2016

1. Interdenominational Service

Venue: University Auditorium
Time: 10.00am

2. Parents/ Guardian Forum

Venue: University Auditorium
Time: 11.00am

2. Tuesday, 15^th March, 2016

Convocation Lecture by the Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof Julius Okogie, OON

Topic: Education: Agent of Change for National Renaissance and development

Venue: University Auditorium

Time: 11.00am

3. Wednesday, 16^th March 2016

1. Convocation Carnival

Take-off- Convocation Arena
Time: 8.00am

2. Investiture of the Chancellor

His majesty
Da Jacob Gyang Buba, CON
The Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman Plateau State Council of Chiefs
Venue: Convocation Arena
Time: 11.00am

4. Thursday, 17^th March 2016

Award of Undergraduate Degrees and Presentation of Prizes
Venue: Convocation Arena
Time: 10.00am

5. Friday, 18^th March 2016

1. Commissioning of newly completed projects and Fondation Laying ceremony of new projects by the President, federal Republic of Nigeria and Visitor to Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka or his respresentative

Time: 9.00am

2. Award of Postgraduate and Honorary Degrees and Presentation of Prizes

Venue: Convocation Arena
Time: 11.00am

NOTICE TO ALL GRADUANDS
It is mandatory for all Graduands to pay for the following items irrespective of attendance to the Convocation Ceremony

1. Order of Proceedings
2. Academic Outfits
3. Certificate Scrolls
4. UNIZIK Handbook
5. UNIZIK T shirt and cap

CONVOCATION FEES

• First Degree - N8,000
• Master’s Degree and Postgraduate Diploma – N12,000.00
• Ph.D. – N40,000.00  (if the Graduand wants to purchase the academic gown  including all the above items as listed in (a-e) )
• Ph.D. – N20,000.00 (if the Graduand wants to hire the academic gown including all the above items as listed in (a-e) )

 

1. All Graduands are expected to dress in full appropriate wear (i.e suit, shirt and tie for men and skirt suit/ skirt and blouse or gown for ladies0 or full national dress
2. Academic outfits/ materials for Higher Degree will be collected at the School of Postgraduate Studies
3. Graduands must present evidence of payment before they can collect Convocation materials
4. Collection of Convocation materials commences on Monday, 14^th March, 2016
5. All hired academic outfits/gowns should be returned by the Graduands to their respective collection points not later than Wednesday, march 23, 2016. Gowns returned after that date will attract penalty.
6. All Graduands are to assemble at the School of Postgraduate Studies by 9.00am for the commencement of Procession each day.
7. It is compulsory for all Graduands to participate in the academic procession and to put on the approved academic regalia.

MODE OF PAYMENT

All payments to Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka should be made through the following procedure:

• Log onto the website http://www.remita.net
• Click on “Pay a Federal Government Agency”
• Under the name of MDA, type Nnamdi Azikiwe University
• Click on Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
• Go to name of service purpose and select Convocation Fees
• Fill out the required information
• Print out the Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) number
• Take this RRR to any bank f your choice and make payment
• Payment will begin on Monday, 7^th March 2016.

SECURITY NOTICE

1.  Luggages and bags will not be allowed into the Convocation Arena
2. Parking lots are designated and can only be used on presentation of parking card and invitation card
3. University Security Personnel and other Security Agencies will direct all vehicles to te designated parking lots
4. No form of hawking of any item will be allowed near the Convocation Arena
5. For further inquiries, please send an email to info@unizik.edu.ng

You are sincerely welcome to Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

DR. IKE H. ISIDIENU
Registrar