OOU Sets January 22–31, 2026 for 35th Convocation Ceremony in Ago-Iwoye
Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, has officially announced that its 35th Convocation Ceremony will hold from Thursday, January 22 to Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Main Campus, Ago-Iwoye.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ayodeji Agboola, on behalf of the University’s Council, Senate, staff and students, has invited the general public and members of the academic community to witness one of the biggest academic celebrations in Ogun State.
The convocation is for students who completed their programmes in the 2024/2025 academic session.
What the OOU 35th Convocation Will Cover
According to the university, the ceremony will feature:
- Award of Bachelor’s degrees
- Award of Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD)
- Award of Higher degrees (Masters and PhD)
- Conferment of Honorary Degrees
Full Programme of Events
Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Press Briefing
Venue: Senate Chamber
Time: 11:00am - Graduating Class Meeting with the Vice-Chancellor
Time: 2:00pm
Friday, January 23, 2026
- Health Walk (Staff and Students) – 7:00am
- Special Jumat Service – 1:30pm
Sunday, January 25, 2026
- Convocation Service
Venue: Chapel of Abundant Life, Main Campus
Time: 10:00am
Monday, January 26, 2026
- Vice-Chancellor’s Meeting with PhD Graduands
Venue: Senate Chamber
Time: 10:00am - Musical Concert
Venue: OGD Hall
Time: 4:00pm
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- Cultural Day (Celebrating Nigeria’s culture and values) – 10:00am
- Convocation Play
Venue: Department of Performing Arts
Time: 4:00pm
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Agric and Engineering Show – 10:00am
- Novelty Football Match (Female vs Male Staff) – 4:00pm
Degree Award Days
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Admission to First Degrees (10:00am) for:
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Social Sciences
Friday, January 30, 2026
Admission to First Degrees (10:00am) for:
- Faculty of Administration and Management Sciences
- Faculty of Agricultural Management and Rural Development
- Faculty of Agricultural Production and Renewable Resources
- Faculty of Clinical Sciences
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Environmental Studies
- Faculty of Science
Grand Finale – Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Convocation Lecture – 10:00am
- Conferment of Honorary Degrees – 11:00am
- Award of Higher Degrees and Diplomas – (Time to be announced)
Convocation Fees for Graduands
Graduands must pay the approved fees before collecting their gowns and certificates.
Bachelor’s Degree
- Clearance/Certificate & Memorabilia (Folder, Muffler, Lapel, Transcript): ₦85,000
- Gown: –
- Total: ₦85,000
Masters / PGD
- Clearance/Certificate & Memorabilia: ₦60,000
- Gown: –
- Total: ₦60,000
PhD
- Clearance/Certificate & Memorabilia: ₦65,000
- Gown: ₦60,000
- Total: ₦125,000
Gown Collection and Return
- Gown collection starts: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
(From College/Faculty Officers) - Gown return deadline: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Any graduand who fails to return the gown after this date will face strict sanctions and a penalty of ₦6,000 per week.
Important Seating Instruction
All graduands and invited guests must be seated by 9:00am on each ceremony day to ensure a smooth and orderly programme.
With ten days of academic, cultural and social activities, the OOU 35th Convocation promises to be one of the most memorable graduation ceremonies in the university’s history. Students, parents, and the public are encouraged to plan ahead and be part of the historic celebration in Ago-Iwoye this January 2026.
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