Are you part of the UNIZIK family celebrating the 17th Convocation, or maybe you’re simply intrigued by the grandeur of university convocations? With UNIZIK’s event packed with interviews, services, and prize-giving, set to run from the 4th to the 8th of December 2023, isn’t it a splendid array of academia awaiting to be witnessed?
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK), takes immense pride in announcing the schedule for its esteemed 17th Convocation ceremonies. This significant event, celebrating the 2021/2022 graduating class, marks a momentous occasion for the award of First and Higher Degrees, as well as the conferral of Honorary Degrees. The ceremonies are set to span from Monday, 4th December to Friday, 8th December 2023.
| Event Start 🎉 | Monday, 4th December 2023 |
| Radio Interview 🎙️ | 4th December at UNIZIK 94.1FM Studio |
| Service 🙏 | 4th December at University Auditorium |
| Prize Presentation 🏆 | 5th December at University Auditorium |
| Convocation Lecture 🎤 | 6th December, Topic: Mainstreaming Uncertainty |
| First Degrees 🥇 | 7th December at Convocation Arena |
| Higher Degrees 🎓 | 8th December at Convocation Arena |
| Honorary Awards 🏅 | 8th December at Convocation Arena |
UNIZIK Convocation Week: A Rundown of Events
Monday, 4th December 2023
- Vice-Chancellor’s Radio Interview
- Venue:Â UNIZIK 94.1FM Studio
- Time: 10.00 am – 10.30 am
- Interdenominational Service
- Venue:Â University Auditorium
- Time:Â 11.00 am
Tuesday, 5th December 2023
- Prize Presentation
- Recognizing the best performing students in the graduating cohort.
- Venue:Â University Auditorium
- Time:Â 2.00 pm
Wednesday, 6th December 2023
- Convocation Lecture
- Speaker:Â Prof. Ishag Olarenwaiu Olovede, Registrar, Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB)
- Chairman:Â Prof. Chinedu Nebo, Vice-Chancellor, University on the Niger, Umunya, Anambra State
- Topic: “Mainstreaming Uncertainty”
- Venue:Â University Auditorium
- Time:Â 9.00 am
Thursday, 7th December 2023
- First Degrees Award Ceremony
- Venue:Â Convocation Arena
- Time:Â 11.00 am
Friday, 8th December 2023
- Project Commissioning, Higher Degree and Honorary Degree Awards, and Installation of Emeriti Professors
- Venue:Â Convocation Arena
- Time:Â 11.00 am
Your Role in the Convocation
As a graduate, this convocation is a culmination of your hard work and dedication. It’s a day to stand proud amongst peers, educators, and family. For parents, guardians, and alumni, this is a moment to partake in the joyous achievements of UNIZIK scholars.
In the lead-up to this grand celebration of academic prowess, UNIZIK remains committed to excellence and the fostering of an environment where education thrives.
