Igbajo Polytechnic 1st Combined Convocation Ceremonies

The Acting Rector, Igbajo Polytechnic, Dr. Akinola O. Olaolu, on-behalf of the Board Of Trustees, Governing Council and Board of Studies cordially invites the general public especially graduands of the Institution from 2006/2007 to 2015/2016 Academic Sessions to the 1st combined Convocation Ceremonies and 3rd Education Summit of the Polytechnic.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAMME

Convocation Press Conference

• Date: Wednesday, 2nd November, 2016.
• Time: 10:00am
• Venue: The Main Campus.

Convocation Jumat Service

• Date: Friday, 4th November, 2016.
• Time: 1:30pm
• Venue: Central Mosque, Igbajo

Convocation Thanksgiving Service

• Date: Sunday, 6th November, 2016.
• Time: 10:00am
• Venue: Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Igbajo.

Health Day

• Date: Monday, 7th November, 2016.
• Time: 10:00am
• Venue: Prof. Ademola Adesina Hall, Igbajo

Football Match

• Date: Tuesday, 8th November, 2016.
• Time: 3:00pm
• Venue: The Polytechnic Sport Arena (Novelty and Normal Competition)

Convocation Lecture

• Speaker: Professor Layi Fagbenle FNSE, FSESN, FNAEE
• Topic: "The role of a community tertiary institution in the development of Nigeria Education and the Community - The Igbajo Polytechnic Trail Blazing Project"
• Date: Wednesday, 9th November, 2016.
• Time: 11:00am
• Venue: The Polytechnic Lecture Theater.

Education Summit

• 1st Speaker: Prof. (Mrs) Oluyemisi Oluremi Obilade - Vice Chancellor Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu Ode
• 2nd Speaker: Vincent O. Olabisi - Ag. Director General NITDA
• Date: Thursday, 10th November, 2016.
• Time: 11:00am
• Venue: The Polytechnic Lecture Theater.

Grand Finale
Events:
a.) Award of National Diploma and Higher National Diploma
b.) Conferment of Honourary Fellowship

• Date: Friday, 11th November, 2016.
• Time: 10:00am prompt
• Venue: The Polytechnic Sport Arena

Collection of Convocation Package

• Academic gowns will be available for hire and collection at the various departments from Monday 7th November, 2016.
• Graduands are to pay the sum of Seven thousand Naira (₦7,500.00) only in Favour of Igbajo Polytechnic into Skye Bank account Number 1770732776. (Please confirm the bank account before making payment).
• The payment of the above sum will entitle the graduand to collect convocation gowns, 2 No. Invitation Cards and convocation brochure.
• Academic Gowns collected should be returned in good condition, immediately after the ceremony or latest on Monday, 13th November, 2016. Any graduand that holds on to the gown beyond 13th November, 2016 would be liable to a fine of One Thousand Naira (₦2,000) daily for the default.
• Also, any graduand who loses OR damages the academic gown would pay Ten Thousand Naira (₦10,000) as replacement fee.

Graduands should also note that:

• Each graduand will be issued 2 invitation cards, which will be available for collection from Monday, 7th November, 2016 between 10:00am and 4:00pm from School Officers. An invitation card admits ONE guest only to the convocation;
• It is mandatory for all graduands to participate in the academic procession and wear the approved academic gown;
• All graduands, parents and guests should be seated by 9:30am. Please note that certificates are ready for collection on the Convocation Day.
• Graduands are expected to have completed their clearance before issuance of Certificate.
• All National Youth Service Corps State Secretariats in the country are requested to please release serving graduands to attend the ceremonies.