LASU programme of events for 29th & 30th Combined Convocation and notice to graduands

This is to inform the general public, graduands, and stakeholders that the Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, has announced the programme of events for the 29th and 30th Combined Convocation Ceremonies for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 Academic Sessions.

​The events are scheduled to hold from Wednesday, 12th August to Sunday, 23rd August 2026.

​Programme of Events

​Pre-Convocation Events

​Day 1: Wednesday, 12th August 2026

​Convocation Press Conference: 10:00 a.m. at the Senate Chamber, Ojo Campus.

​Convocation Sports Competition for Staff: 12:00 noon at the LASU Sports Centre.

​Convocation Events

​Day 2: Thursday, 13th August 2026

​Staff Celebration Day: 2:00 p.m. at Buba Marwa Auditorium, Ojo.

​Day 3: Friday, 14th August 2026

​Coconut Breaking and Cultural Day: 9:00 a.m. at Badagry Gate Entrance.

​Convocation Jumat Service: 1:00 p.m. at the University Mosque, Ojo.

​Day 4: Monday, 17th August 2026

​Award of Diplomas and Degrees (Engineering, Agriculture, and Science): 10:00 a.m. at Olatunji Bello Auditorium, Epe Campus.

​Day 5: Tuesday, 18th August 2026

​Convocation Lecture: 9:00 a.m. at Buba Marwa Auditorium, Ojo.

​Award of Other Diplomas and Degrees: 10:00 a.m. at Buba Marwa Auditorium, Ojo.

​Day 6: Wednesday, 19th August 2026

​Award of PhDs and Honorary Doctorate Degrees: 10:00 a.m. at Buba Marwa Auditorium, Ojo.

​Day 7: Sunday, 23rd August 2026

​Special Convocation Thanksgiving Service: 10:00 a.m. at the University Chapel, Ojo.

​Notice to Graduands

​Payment: All graduands must pay for the convocation package via the official portal: www.lasu.edu.ng/tsa/payment/default.php.

​Academic Gowns: Gowns must be returned by Friday, 21st August 2026. Late returns attract a fine of N1,000.00 per day.

​Lost Gowns: Replacement fees are N36,000.00 (First Degree/Diploma) and N45,000.00 (Masters).

​Certificates: Available for collection immediately after the ceremony upon return of academic gowns.

​Procession: Graduands must join the procession by 9:00 a.m. Latecomers will not be allowed into the auditorium.

​Photography: Taking of photographs is strictly prohibited during the ceremony.

​Important Instructions

​Dress Code: Graduands must be properly robed in their faculty colors.

​Seating: Parents and guests should be seated no later than 8:30 a.m. each day.

​Clearance: Graduands are required to complete clearance in their respective Colleges/Schools/Faculties before the convocation.

​Signed:

Emmanuel A. FANU

Registrar and Secretary to Council.