{"id":11271,"date":"2026-02-16T09:57:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T09:57:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/?p=11271"},"modified":"2026-02-16T09:57:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T09:57:48","slug":"southern-delta-university-sets-feb-22-mar-1-for-maiden-convocation-ceremony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/southern-delta-university-sets-feb-22-mar-1-for-maiden-convocation-ceremony\/","title":{"rendered":"Southern Delta University Sets Feb 22\u2013Mar 1 for Maiden Convocation Ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Southern Delta University (SDU), Ozoro \u2014 formerly known as Delta State University of Science and Technology \u2014 has announced the dates and full schedule for its maiden convocation ceremony for the 2024\/2025 academic session, marking a historic milestone in the institution\u2019s development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The week-long convocation programme will run from <strong>Sunday, February 22 to Sunday, March 1, 2026<\/strong>, featuring seven major events that include religious services, academic lectures, exhibitions, and the formal award of prizes. University authorities have urged all staff to actively participate in the activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A landmark moment for Southern Delta University<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The maiden convocation represents the first of its kind since the institution\u2019s transition to <strong>Southern Delta University (SDU), Ozoro<\/strong>. According to the university management, each event in the programme has been carefully scheduled with specific dates, venues, and times to ensure smooth participation by students, staff, and invited guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Officials describe the ceremony as a celebration of academic excellence, innovation, and institutional growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Full Schedule of SDU Maiden Convocation Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 1 \u2014 Sunday, February 22, 2026<\/strong><br><strong>Event:<\/strong> Church Service<br><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Annunciation Catholic Church<br><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7:00 a.m. \u2013 10:00 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 2 \u2014 Monday, February 23, 2026<\/strong><br><strong>Event:<\/strong> Novelty Match<br><strong>Venue:<\/strong> SDU Stadium<br><strong>Time:<\/strong> 4:00 p.m. \u2013 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 3 \u2014 Tuesday, February 24, 2026<\/strong><br><strong>Event:<\/strong> Vice-Chancellor\u2019s Press Conference<br><strong>Time:<\/strong> 11:00 a.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 4 \u2014 Wednesday, February 25, 2026<\/strong><br><strong>Event:<\/strong> Convocation Lecture<br><strong>Time:<\/strong> 11:00 a.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 5 \u2014 Thursday, February 26, 2026<\/strong><br><strong>Event:<\/strong> Science, Technology and Innovation Exhibition<br><strong>Time:<\/strong> 11:00 a.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 6 \u2014 Friday, February 27, 2026<\/strong><br><strong>Event:<\/strong> Convocation Ceremony, Award of Prizes and Commissioning of Projects<br><strong>Time:<\/strong> 9:00 a.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 7 \u2014 Sunday, March 1, 2026<\/strong><br><strong>Event:<\/strong> Thanksgiving Service<br><strong>Venue:<\/strong> St. Paul&#8217;s Cathedral<br><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7:00 a.m. \u2013 10:00 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">University calls for strong staff participation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The university management emphasized that the convocation is a defining event in SDU\u2019s history and has encouraged all members of staff to take part in the scheduled programmes. Administrators say broad participation will help showcase the university\u2019s achievements and strengthen its academic community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As preparations continue, students, alumni, and stakeholders are expected to gather in Ozoro for what promises to be a week of celebration, reflection, and institutional pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/southern-delta-university-2025-2026-admission\/\">Southern Delta University 2025\/2026 Admission<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Southern Delta University (SDU), Ozoro \u2014 formerly known as Delta State University of Science and&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":1616,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[600],"tags":[22436,10536,22435,5161,22437,16913],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.13 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Southern Delta University Sets Feb 22\u2013Mar 1 for Maiden Convocation Ceremony - 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