ABSU 27th & 28th Convocation Ceremony Programme of Events

Abia State University (ABSU) 27th & 28th Combined Convocation Ceremonies Schedule / Programme of Events for the Conferment of Degrees and Award of Certificates and Prizes 2021.

The Vice-Chancellor, Abia State University, Uturu Distinguished Professor Onyemachi M. Ogbulu, on behalf of the Hon. Chancellor, HRH Professor James Ortese Ayatse, Tor-Tiv, Governing Council and Senate invites the academia, friends and well wishers to the 27th & 28th (combined) Convocation Ceremony of the University.


The 27th Convocation Ceremony of Abia State University (ABSU) for the conferment of Degrees and award of certificates and prizes has been scheduled to from Tuesday, 9th November, 2021 to Friday, 12th November, 2021.

ABSU 27th & 28th Combined Convocation Ceremonies Programme of Events 2021

1. Tuesday, 9th November, 2021
  • Pre-Convocation Press Briefing

2. Wednesday, 10th November, 2021
  • Book and Arts Exhibition
  • Novelty Football Match

3. Thursday, 11th November, 2021

Pre-Convocation Lecture
Lecturer: Hon. Chief Barrister Nnia Nwodo
Former Hon. Minister for Information and immediate past President-General, Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo, Worldwide.
Topic: "Nigeria's Political and Economic Future: The Dangers we can avert"
Venue: University Auditorium
Time: 11.00am prompt

4. Friday, 12th November, 2021
a. Commissioning of Projects
b. Conferment of First Degrees and Higher Degrees
c. Award of Honorary Doctorate Degrees on the following:
i. Barrister Allen Ifechukwu Onyema Chairman, Air Peace Limited
ii. Dame Gladys Nne Nwafor - Former National Commissioner, INEC (South East Zone)
iii. Engr. Nnamdi Ezeigbo - Founder/CEO, SLOT Systems, Limited
d. Conferment of Emeritus Professors on the following:
i. Professor S. O. Igwe
ii. Professor G. I. Nwaka
iii. Professor A. I. Nwabughuogu (Posthumous)
Venue: University Convocation Arena
Time: 10.00am

All should be seated by 9.30am before the arrival of the Executive Governor of Abia State and Visitor to the University, His Excellency, Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, Ph.D and other dignitaries.

All Covid-19 protocols will be strictly observed.

Graduands who have duly completed their clearance will collect their Degree Certificates

Also Read: ABSU Convocation Gown Collection & Payment Notice to Graduands