Gregory University, Uturu Announces 14th Matriculation Ceremony for February 28, 2026
Gregory University, Uturu (GUU), Abia State, has officially announced plans to hold its 14th Matriculation Ceremony for newly admitted students, marking a major academic milestone for the institution and its incoming undergraduates.
The university disclosed that the ceremony will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Goodluck Jonathan Auditorium, located within the university campus in Uturu. Proceedings are scheduled to begin promptly at 11:00 a.m.
Why the Matriculation Ceremony Matters
Matriculation is more than a formal gathering—it represents the official admission of new students into the Gregory University academic community. At this ceremony, fresh students formally take on the rights, responsibilities, and privileges of GUU students for the academic session.
For many new entrants, it is their first major rite of passage into university life.
Event Details at a Glance
- Date: Saturday, 28 February 2026
- Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Venue: Goodluck Jonathan Auditorium, Gregory University, Uturu
Students, parents, guardians, and invited guests are advised to plan around these confirmed details.
University Authorities Hosting the Ceremony
The matriculation ceremony is being held under the authority of the university’s principal governing bodies, including the:
- Proprietor
- Chancellor
- Board of Trustees
- Governing Council
- Senate
- Congregation
This underscores the event as a full institutional programme, rather than a departmental or faculty-level activity.
Chief Host, Host, and Special Guest
Gregory University has also announced prominent personalities who will preside over the ceremony:
- Chief Host: Chief Gregory Okechukwu Ibe, Chancellor, Gregory University, Uturu
- Host: Professor Cele U. Njoku, Vice-Chancellor, Gregory University, Uturu
- Special Guest of Honour: Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa, Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly
The presence of these officials highlights the importance of the ceremony within and beyond the university community.
Planning and Coordination Committee
According to the university management, planning and coordination for the event are being handled by:
- Professor Uwaoma Kalu Uche, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) and Chairman, Matriculation Planning Committee
- Maliki A. Vincent, Registrar, Gregory University, Uturu
Their roles include overseeing logistics, protocol, and overall organisation of the ceremony.
Expected Attendance
Members of the university community, parents, guardians, and invited guests are expected to attend and grace the occasion as the institution welcomes its newest students.
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