UNIZIK 15th & 16th Combined Convocation Ceremonies 2021
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka (UNIZIK) 15th & 16th Convocation Ceremonies Dates, Time, Venues (Programmes of Events Schedule) for Award of Higher and Honourary Degrees to 2019/2020 Graduands for 2021 Academic Session.

This is to inform the 2018/2019 Graduands of Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Awka, Parents, Guardians, Alumni of the University and the Public that activities marking the 15th & 16th Combined Convocation Ceremonies of the University for the award of First and Higher Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates, and Award of Honorary Degree will take place as follows:


UNIZIK 15th & 16th Combined Convocation Ceremonies Dates, Time & Venue 2021

  • Date: Sunday 13th March, 2022 - Friday 18th March, 2022.
  • Time: 10am
  • Venue: Convocation Arena


Details of the activities which will commence on Sunday 13th March, 2022 will be communicated in due course.

UNIZIK 15th & 16th Combined Convocation Ceremonies 2021

UNIZIK 15th & 16th Convocation Ceremony Programme of Events 2021

Sunday, 13th March, 2022
a) Interdenominational Service
Venue: University Auditorium
Time: 3.00pm

Tuesday, 15th March, 2022
a) Presentation of prizes to best graduating students Venue: University Auditorium
Time: 10.00am
b) Maiden UNIZIK Sports Summit
Distinguished Chairman:
Senator Obinna Ogba
Chairman, Senate Committee on Sports, National Assembly
Distinguished Guest of Honour:
Hon. Sunday Dare
Minister of Youth and Sports Development
Special Guests of Honour:
Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick
President, Nigeria Football Federation
Rt. Hon. Uchenna Okafor
Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly
Guest Lecturer:
Prof. Stephen Hamafyelto
President, Nigerian Universities Games Association
Theme: The Role of Universities in Grassroot Development of Sports.
Venue: University Auditorium
Time: 1.00pm

Wednesday, 16th March, 2022
a) Exhibition / Research Fair
Guest Lecturer:
Professor Ekanem Ikpi Braide, FAS
President, Nigerian Academy of Science
Topic: Research for Development: Role of Nigerian Universities Venne: University Auditorium & Garba Square
Time: 9.00am
b) Convocation Lecture & Command Performance
Convocation Lecturer:
Arc. Sonny Sylvia Togo Echono
Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education (Rtd) and Past President, Nigerian Institute of Architects.
Topic: Accelerating the Triple Helix: New Vistas in University Administration and Curriculum Delivery
Time: 1.00pm
Venue: University Auditorium

Thursday, 17th March, 2022
Award of First Degrees
Venue: Convocation Arena
Time:10.00am 

Friday, 18th March, 2022
a) Award of Higher and Honorary Degrees and Installation of Emeritus Professors
Venue: Convocation Arena
Time: 10.00am

UNIZIK 15th & 16th Combined Convocation Ceremonies 2021

N.B: You are to pay Certificate Fee of N2,000 via remita platform for your PhD Certificate. Please come with the originals of your bank print out for the payment of academic gown and certificate.

You have reached the zenith of the academic ladder! You are now a proud and confident Doctor of Philosophy! You cannot afford to miss this great celebration where you are the chief guest of honours!

Come and be celebrated in grand style!

Prof. P. K. Igbokwe
Dean, SPGS