EKSU announces 30th Convocation Ceremonies

Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti wishes to inform all graduands, parents, guardians and the general public as well as friends of the University that activities marking its 30th Convocation Ceremonies will take place as scheduled below:

TUESDAY, 7TH APRIL, 2026

VICE-CHANCELLOR'S PRESS CONFERENCE

Venue: New Senate Chamber

Time: 11am.

(ii) CONVOCATION PLAY

Venue: Main Auditorium, University Campus.

Time: 2:00p.m

(1) Convocation Lecture

WEDNESDAY, 8TH APRIL, 2026

Venue: Main Auditorium, University Campus

Convocation Lecturer: Prof. Ayodeji Oludare Omole, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology. Ogbomoso and Chairman, Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-owned Universities

Topic: Power, Responsibility and Stewardship: Balancing the Barricade with Governance

(ii) An Evening with the Vice-Chancellor and Awards of Excellence in Research & Sports

(i) DEBATE

(ii) CONVOCATION MEETING

(iii) ALUMNI DINNER

Time: 12:00Noon

Venue: 3000-Seater Lecture Hall, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti Time: 4:00p.m

THURSDAY, 9TH APRIL, 2026

Venue: Main Auditorium, University Campus

Venue: Main Auditorium, Iworoko Road, Ado-Ekiti

Venue: Alumni Village, Iworoko Road, Ado-Ekiti

FRIDAY, 10TH APRIL, 2026

AWARD OF SUB-DEGREE AND FIRST DEGREE AND PRESENTATION OF PRIZES

Time: 10:00 a.m

Time: 1:00 p.m

Time: 4:00 p.m

Venue: Main Auditorium, University Campus

SATURDAY, 11TH APRIL, 2026

Time: 10:00a.m

(i) CONFERMENT OF POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA, MASTERS AND DOCTORATE DEGREES

(ii) CONFERMENT OF HONORARY DEGREES

Venue: Main Auditorium, University Campus

GENERAL INFORMATION

Time:10:00a.m

(1) The Convocation ceremony involves students who graduated from the University in the 2024/2025 academic session in all programmes. Graduands are to visit the University website: www.eksu.edu.ng for confirmation of their names.

(2) Academic robes will be available for collection from Faculty Officers/Secretaries of Colleges /Programmes from Tuesday, 7th April, 2026 upon payment of the prescribed charges (excluding Bank commission).

(3) METHOD OF PAYMENT

• Login to eksuportal.eksu.edu.ng
• Click on Certificate/Transcript
• Create a profile by inputting your correct information (please ensure you use an active e-mail address)
• After creating a profile, please click on "Apply for Certificate".
•  Input your One Time Password (OTP) sent from your bank and pay.
• Enter your graduating year as shown on your Notification of Result. Please enter 2024 if your result was approved in 2024 or 2025 if your result was approved in 2025.
• Please select your type of degree e.g. Convocation Ceremony for 2025, First Degree Graduate, Post Graduate Diploma, Post Graduate Masters or Post Graduate Ph.D. as the case may be.
• Click on "Apply Now" (viii) On the item to Pay, click on "Pay Now" (ix) Then Submit. (x) Input your ATM Card Details.
• Click on "Pay Now"

Please note that you will be automatically redirected back to the Portal after your payment has been successful.

DISCLAIMER: EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY, ADO-EKITI does not support payment of fees and charges through third party and will not be liable for anyone being defrauded under this guise. You are therefore, advised to ensure that you do not release your Password or ATM details to any third party to avoid being defrauded.

(b) The printed receipt of payment should be kept intact as it will be required for collection of certificates/transcripts in future.

The deadline for the submission of academic robes is Friday, 17th April, 2026.

Damage or loss of an academic robe will attract a penalty fee

COLLECTION OF CERTIFICATES DURING CONVOCATION BY GRADUANDS

Graduands who have completed their clearance will be eligible to collect their certificates immediately after the convocation upon the payment of the prescribed fees. Graduands are implored to pay the prescribed fees on or before 7th April, 2026 failing which, they may be asked to pay additional charges.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COLLECTION OF CERTIFICATES DURING CONVOCATION BY GRADUANDS:

• Original Statement of Result/Notification of Result;
• Student's Identity Card or Letter of Identification from the Department;
• Two Recent Passport Photographs;
• Evidence of Payment of the Prescribed Fees;
• Evidence of Clearance from the University.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele, FRAN, FHERPNET congratulates the graduands on behalf of the University community and wishes all participants wonderful convocation ceremonies.

Professor O. L. Ademilua

Chairman, Ceremonies Committee

Ife Oluwole

Registrar & Secretary to Council