UNIPORT programme of events for 36th Combined Convocation Ceremony

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, Professor Owunari A. Georgewill, cordially invites the general public, graduands, and well-wishers to the institution's 36th Combined Convocation Ceremony.

​The week-long event, scheduled from Monday, 1st June to Saturday, 6th June 2026, will feature the award of First Degrees, Higher Degrees, and the presentation of prizes.

​PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

​Pre-Convocation Activities

​Friday, 29th May 2026

​Jumat Service: University Mosque – 1:00 pm.

​Sunday, 31st May 2026

​Convocation Service: The Chapel of Annunciation, Catholic Chaplaincy, University Park – 9:00 am.

​Convocation Week Schedule

​Monday, 1st June 2026

​Media Briefing: Led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Owunari Abraham Georgewill at the Council Chambers, Senate Building, University Park – 10:00 am.

​Tuesday, 2nd June 2026

​Tree Planting Ceremony: Performed by the Best Graduating Student at the New Convocation Arena, University Park – 10:00 am.

​Red Carpet: 5:00 pm.

​Command Performance: Hosted at The Crab, Delta Park – 6:00 pm.

​Wednesday, 3rd June 2026

​Class Day Activities: College and Faculty – 12:00 pm.

​Vice-Chancellor’s Dinner: Honoring First Class Graduands and Graduands with Distinction from the College of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Vice-Chancellor’s Lodge, Delta Park – 6:00 pm.

​Thursday, 4th June 2026

​Research Fair/Exhibitions: CBN and University Library – 10:00 am.

​Fire Side Chat: Featuring Mr. Iyinoluwa Aboyeji OON (CEO of Future Africa).

​Lecture: "Finding Purpose: Optimizing Life after School" at the CBN Auditorium – 3:00 pm.

​The Grand Finale

​Friday, 5th June 2026

​Award Ceremony: Award of Certificates, First Degrees, Prizes, and Post Graduate Diplomas at the New Convocation Arena, University Park – 10:00 am.

​Saturday, 6th June 2026

​Convocation Lecture & Conferment of Higher Degrees: New Convocation Arena, University Park – 10:00 am.

​Lecture Topic: "Leadership and Infrastructure Development in Nigeria: Lessons for Future Leaders."

​Guest Lecturer: His Excellency, Chief Dr. (Barr.) Nyesom Ezenwo Wike CON, GSSRS, POS Africa.

​Signed:

Mrs. Gloria O. Chindah, Ph.D

Registrar.