{"id":11269,"date":"2026-02-16T09:47:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T09:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/?p=11269"},"modified":"2026-02-16T09:47:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T09:47:52","slug":"nigeria-maritime-university-nmu-announces-2025-2026-matriculation-ceremony-for-february-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/nigeria-maritime-university-nmu-announces-2025-2026-matriculation-ceremony-for-february-14\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria Maritime University (NMU) Announces 2025\/2026 Matriculation Ceremony for February 14"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Newly admitted students of Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, will officially take their matriculation oath on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Kurutie Campus.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The management of <strong>Nigeria Maritime University (NMU)<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NMU 2025\/2026 Matriculation: Date, Time and Venue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the key details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday, February 14, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Ceremonial Pavilion, Kurutie Campus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 10:00 am (All guests must be seated before 10:30 am)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>University officials emphasize that late entry or movement may interrupt the formal academic parade and procession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Full Programme of Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The university has released a detailed lineup for the ceremony:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>10:00 am:<\/strong> Arrival of dignitaries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10:30 am:<\/strong> Parade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>11:30 am:<\/strong> Break<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>12:00 pm:<\/strong> Procession<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>12:20 pm:<\/strong> National Anthem and NMU Anthem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>12:30 pm:<\/strong> Opening prayer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>12:35 pm:<\/strong> Vice-Chancellor\u2019s address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>12:50 pm:<\/strong> Matriculation ceremony<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1:30 pm:<\/strong> Close of matriculation ceremony; NMU Anthem and National Anthem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1:35 pm:<\/strong> Closing procession (in reverse order)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1:50 pm:<\/strong> Submission of signed matriculation oaths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2:00 pm:<\/strong> Deputy Vice-Chancellor\u2019s interactive session with students\u2019 parents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Instructions for Matriculating Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fresh students are required to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Collect academic gowns<\/strong> from their Faculty Officers or the Senate Services Division before Matriculation Day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure early collection to avoid last-minute rush and delays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit their <strong>signed matriculation oath forms<\/strong> by 1:50 pm immediately after the ceremony.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Students are advised to keep all required documents ready for smooth processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Guests and Parents Should Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Guests must be seated before 10:30 am, as the parade is scheduled to begin at that time. 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