Graduates Without First Class Bars From Attending Unilorin Convocation

The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) says it will hold its 36th Convocation from October 15, this year, with plans to bar graduates without first-class degrees from attending the ceremony.

This is contained in a statement issued by the University’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Kunle Akogun on Sunday in Ilorin.

Akogun explained that it would be the institution’s 36th Convocation ceremony to be held at the Main Auditorium.

Akogun stated that the main events of the ceremony would formally commence on Oct. 18, with the Vice-Chancellor’s Press Briefing at the University’s Auditorium by 10 a.m.

He stated that attendance at the main convocation event on Oct. 23, would be restricted to only graduands with 1st Class Degree Honours, Prize winners and Doctoral Awardees.

Akokun stressed that “hence, entry into the Main Auditorium will be strictly by invitation cards”.