{"id":10758,"date":"2026-01-19T12:04:40","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T12:04:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/?p=10758"},"modified":"2026-01-19T12:04:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T12:04:42","slug":"abu-sets-n3000-n6000-gown-fees-releases-guidelines-for-2026-convocation-gown-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/abu-sets-n3000-n6000-gown-fees-releases-guidelines-for-2026-convocation-gown-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"ABU Sets N3,000\u2013N6,000 Gown Fees, Releases Guidelines for 2026 Convocation Gown Collection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has issued an official notice to all graduating students and academic units on the collection and return of academic gowns ahead of its 2026 convocation ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The directive, released by the Directorate of Academic Affairs, outlines payment requirements, collection procedures, and a strict return deadline for all convocation gowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Convocation Dates Confirmed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the university, the 2026 convocation will hold on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Friday, 30 January 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saturday, 31 January 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These ceremonies will cover both undergraduate and postgraduate graduands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Collects the Gowns?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ABU has directed that <strong>individual students will not collect gowns personally.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, all <strong>academic units \u2014 including the Postgraduate College and the College of Medical Sciences \u2014 must send their Administrative Secretaries or Faculty Officers<\/strong> to the Directorate of Academic Affairs to collect gowns on behalf of their graduating students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The university expects this centralized method to ensure proper documentation and accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gown Fees (Non-Refundable)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All graduands must pay the approved gown fee before collection:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Undergraduates:<\/strong> \u20a63,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Postgraduates:<\/strong> \u20a66,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The fee is <strong>strictly non-refundable.<\/strong><br>Students are advised to follow the <strong>official payment procedure attached to the university memo<\/strong> and keep their payment receipts carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deadline for Gown Return<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ABU stressed that all academic gowns must be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Returned <strong>in good condition<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accompanied by the <strong>original payment receipt<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submitted <strong>no later than Friday, 20 February 2026.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Failure to meet this deadline may attract sanctions as determined by the university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Official Endorsement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The memo was signed by <strong>Umar Kasinu, Ag. 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