Nigeria Maritime University (NMU) Announces 2025/2026 Matriculation Ceremony for February 14
Newly admitted students of Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, will officially take their matriculation oath on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Kurutie Campus.
The management of Nigeria Maritime University (NMU) has fixed the date for its 2025/2026 Academic Session matriculation ceremony, inviting fresh students, parents, guardians, members of the university community, and the general public to attend.
The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10:00 am prompt at the Ceremonial Pavilion, Kurutie Campus, with guests expected to be seated before 10:30 am to avoid disruptions during the parade and official procession.
NMU 2025/2026 Matriculation: Date, Time and Venue
Here are the key details:
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Venue: Ceremonial Pavilion, Kurutie Campus
- Time: 10:00 am (All guests must be seated before 10:30 am)
University officials emphasize that late entry or movement may interrupt the formal academic parade and procession.
Full Programme of Events
The university has released a detailed lineup for the ceremony:
- 10:00 am: Arrival of dignitaries
- 10:30 am: Parade
- 11:30 am: Break
- 12:00 pm: Procession
- 12:20 pm: National Anthem and NMU Anthem
- 12:30 pm: Opening prayer
- 12:35 pm: Vice-Chancellor’s address
- 12:50 pm: Matriculation ceremony
- 1:30 pm: Close of matriculation ceremony; NMU Anthem and National Anthem
- 1:35 pm: Closing procession (in reverse order)
- 1:50 pm: Submission of signed matriculation oaths
- 2:00 pm: Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s interactive session with students’ parents
The 2:00 pm session will provide parents and guardians an opportunity to engage directly with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor on matters concerning their wards and the academic journey ahead.
Important Instructions for Matriculating Students
Fresh students are required to:
- Collect academic gowns from their Faculty Officers or the Senate Services Division before Matriculation Day.
- Ensure early collection to avoid last-minute rush and delays.
- Submit their signed matriculation oath forms by 1:50 pm immediately after the ceremony.
Students are advised to keep all required documents ready for smooth processing.
What Guests and Parents Should Know
Guests must be seated before 10:30 am, as the parade is scheduled to begin at that time. Early arrival will ensure a smooth and dignified ceremony without interruptions.
The matriculation ceremony marks the official induction of new students into the university community and symbolizes their commitment to the institution’s academic standards and code of conduct.
Why This Ceremony Matters
Matriculation is a foundational academic tradition in Nigerian universities. For NMU, it represents not just a formal welcome but the beginning of professional training in maritime education, leadership, and national development.
With dignitaries expected in attendance and parents participating in an interactive session, the 2025/2026 matriculation promises to be both ceremonial and engaging.
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