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The Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State Nigeria, FUTA 28th Convocation ceremony has been announced. The convocation ceremony is for the 2015/2016 Graduands of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA).
The highlights of the event will be the award of Certificates, Diplomas and Sub-Degrees, First Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters’ Degrees, Doctorate Degrees, Conferment of Honorary Degrees and Presentation of Prizes.
The event will start from FRIDAY, 10TH to SATURDAY, 18TH MARCH, 2017.
The schedule of the events and activities involved are outlined on the table below;
| EVENT | VENUE | TIME | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 10th March, 2017 | Press Briefing | T.I Francis Auditorium | 10.00 a.m. |
| Jumat Service | FUTA Central Mosque, Obanla | 2. 00 p.m | |
| Saturday, 11th March, 2017 | Students’/Graduands’ Variety Night | University’s Sports Complex | 6.00 p.m |
| Sunday, 12th March, 2017 | Interdenominational Service | 2,500 Capacity University Auditorium | 3.00 p.m |
| Monday, 13th March, 2017 | Excellence and Productivity Award Night | Multipurpose Hall | 5.00 p.m |
| Tuesday, 14th March, 2017 | Novelty Football Match | University’s Sports Complex | 3.00 p.m |
| Wed. 15th March, 2017 | Career Talk | T. I. Francis Auditorium | 10.00 a.m |
| Thurs. 16th March, 2017 | Alumni Meeting | T. I. Francis Auditorium | 10.00 a.m |
| Convocation Meeting | T. I. Francis Auditorium | 12.00 Noon | |
| Alumni Lecture | Multipurpose Hall | 4.00 pm | |
| Alumni Dinner | T. I. Francis Auditorium | 6.00 pm | |
| Friday, 17th March, 2017 | Commissioning of Project | Project Sites | 9.00 a.m |
| Convocation Lecture | The University Main Auditorium | 3.00 p.m | |
| Saturday, 18th March, 2017 | Commissioning of Projects | Project Sites | 9.00 a.m |
| Award of Certificates, Diplomas and Sub-Degrees, Award of First Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, Master’s Degrees, Doctorate Degrees and Conferment of Honorary Degrees. |
The University Main Auditorium | 10.00 a.m | |
| Convocation Luncheon | Vice-Chancellor’s Lodge | Immediately after Convocation |
NOTICE TO GRADUATING STUDENTS
All graduation students are to note that it is mandatory for them to be part of the academic procession. They are to dress fully in the recommended academic gown.
Academic gowns will be given out on first come, first serve basis after the payment of the necessary fees.
All Graduating students are to meet the appropriate officials of their schools/faculties for invitation cards, details of the ceremonies and other related instructions.
