UNIZIK Convocation Schedule of Events and Information to Graduands

This is to inform the 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 Gradsands of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Parents/Guardians, Alumni of the University and the Public that activities marking the 15th and 16th combined Convocation Ceremonies of the University for the award of First and Higher Degrees, Diplomas and certificates, and Award of Honorary Degree will take place from Sunday, 13th to Friday, 18th March, 2022.

Details of the activities which will commence on Sunday, 13 March, 2022 are as follows:

1. Sunday, 13th March, 2022

Interdenominational Service

Venue: University Auditorium

Time: 3.00 pm

2. Tuesday, 15th March, 2022

a) Presentation of Prizes to the best graduating students

Venue: University Auditorium

Time: 10.00am

b) Maiden UNIZIK Sports Summit

Guest Lecturer: Prof Stephen Hamafyeho (President, Nigeria Universities Games Association)

Theme: The Role of Universities in Grasroot Development of Sport

Venue: University Auditorium

Time: 1.00 pm

3. Wednesday, 16th March, 2022 ) Exhibition/Research Fair

Guest Lecturer :  Professor Ekanem Ikpi Braide,FAS (President, Nigerian Academy of Science)

Venue: University Anditorium & Rufai Garba Square

Time: 9.00am

Chairman, Exhibition/Research Fair.

HRM Igwe Ralph Ekpe 

Topic: Research for Development: Role of Nigerian Universities

Venue:  University Auditorium

Time: 9.00am

b) Convocation Lecture by Arc. Sonny Sylvia Togo Echono. Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education (Rtd) and Past President, Nigerian Institute of Architects

Chairman, Convocation Lecture. HRM Igwe Prof. Omerah Nwuneli (Igwe Ighakwu)

Topic: Accelerating the Triple Helix: New Vistas in Administration and Curriculum Delivery.

Venue- University Auditorium

Time: 1.00 pm

c) Command Performance by Department of Music and Theatre Arts

Venue: University Auditorium

Time: Immediately after the Convocation Lecture

4. Thursday, 17th March, 2022

Award of First Degree

Venue: Convocation Area

Time: 10.00am

5. Friday, 18th March, 2022

a) Award of Higher Degrees, Honorary Degrees and Installation of Emeriti Professors

Venue: Convocation Arena

Time: 10.00 a.m.

b) Alumni Association Reunion/Award

Guest Lecturer:

His Excellency Amb. Ken Nwachukwu Chairman of Alumni Reunion/Award Lecture

Prof. Jerry Gann, CON

Topic: Survival Strategy in Devastated Economy

Venue: Hollywood Event Centre, Along Enugu-Onitsha Express Way, Awka

Time: 5.00 p. m.

NOTICE TO ALL GRADUANDS

Graduands are please requested to note the following:

1. It is mandatory for all Graduands to pay for the following items irrespective of attendance to the Convocation Ceremony

a) Order of Proceedings

b) Academic Outfits

c) Certificate Scrolls

d) UNIZIK Handbook

e) UNIZIK T-shirt and cap

CONVOCATION FEES

First Degree 15,000

Masters Degree and Postgraduate Diplomas -23,400

PhD. — 65,900

1 All Graduands are expected to dress in full appropriate wear (i.e. suit, shirt and tie for men and suit/skirt and blouse or gown for Ladies) or full national dress.

II. Academic outfits for all first degree Graduands will be collected at the Faculties and Departments.

III Academic outfits/materials for Higher Degrees will be collected at the College of Postgraduate Studies.

IV. Graduands must present evidence of payment before Convocation materials they can collect

V. Collection of Convocation materials commences on 5 March, 2022.

VI. All hired academic outfits/gowns should be returned by the Gradaands to their respective collection points not later than Wednesday 25 March, 2022. Gowns returned after that date will attract penalty.

VII. All Graduands are to assemble at the College of Postgraduate Studies (Opposite the Convocation Arena) by 9.30 am. for the commencement of Procession each day.

VIII. 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:

Visit https://epp.unizik.edu.ng Click on “Start Transaction”

Choose the payment type you intend to pay Click on Continue

Fill in your personal details Select the desired(convenient) payment method

Click on “Proceed to Payment” Print invoice if you selected “Bank Payment or pay immediately with your card if you selected “Card Payment”

SECURITY NOTICE:

1. Luggage 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 the designated parking lots.

4. No form of hawking of any item will be allowed near the Convocation Arena 

5. For further inquiries, please send email to [email protected]

You are sincerely welcome to Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.