This is to inform the 2016/2017 Graduands of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, parents/Guardians, Alumni of the University and the Public that activities marking the 12th Convocation Ceremonies of the University for the award of First and Higher Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates, Presentation of Prizes and Award of Honorary Degree will take place from Monday, 19th to Friday, 23rd March, 2018.
Details of the activities which will commence on Monday, 19th March, 2018 are as follows:
1. Monday, 19th March, 2018
Interdenominational Service
Venue: University Auditorium
Time: 12.00 a.m.
2. Tuesday, 20th March, 2018
Presentation of prizes to the best graduating students
Venue: University Auditorium
Time: 12.00 Noon
3. Wednesday, 21th March, 2018
Convocation Lecture by His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transport
Topic: The Igbos in the Politics of Nigeria
Venue: University Auditorium
Time: 1.00 p.m.
4. Thursday, 22nd March, 2018
Award of First Degree
Venue: Convocation Arena
Time: 11.00 a.m.
5. Friday, 23rd March, 2018
a) Commissioning of newly completed projects by the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria and Visitor to Nnamdi Azikiwe University or his representative.
b) Award of Postgraduate and Honorary Degrees
Venue: Convocation Arena
Time: 11.00 a.m.
Notice to all Graduands
Graduands are please requested to note the following:
1. It is mandatory for all Graduands to pay for the following Convocation items
a) Order of Proceedings
b) Academic Outfits
c) Certificate Scrolls
d) UNIZIK Handbook
e) UNIZIK Tshirt and cap
Convocation Fees
First Degree – N11,000.00
Masters Degree and Postgraduate Diplomas – N16,000.00
Ph.D. – If the Graduand wants to purchase the academic gown (including all the above items as listed in a-e) – N51,000.00
Ph.D. – if the Graduand wants to hire academic gown (including the above items as listed in a-e) above – N26,000.00
I. All Graduands are expected to dress in full appropriate wear (i.e. suit, shirt and tie for men and skirt suit/skirt and blouse or gown for Ladies) or full national dress.
II. Academic outfits for all first degree Graduands will be collected at the Faculties and Departments
III. Academic outfits/materials for Higher Degrees will be collected at the School of Postgraduate Studies.
IV. Graduands must present evidence of payment before they can collect Convocation materials.
V. Collection of Convocation materials commences on Tuesday, 13th March, 2018.
VI. All hired academic outfits/gowns should be returned by the Graduands to their respective collection points not later than Wednesday, March 28, 2018. Gowns returned after that date will attract penalty.
VII. All Graduands are to assemble at the School of Postgraduate Studies (Opposite the Convocation Arena) by 9.30 a.m. for the commencement of Procession each day.
VIII. It is compulsory for all Graduands to participate in the academic procession and to put on the approved academic regalia.
MODE OF PAYMENT
All payments to Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka should be made through the following procedure:
Log into Remitta.net
Click on pay a Federal Government Agency
Under the name of MDA type Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
Click on Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Go to name of Service purpose and click on box
Select Convocation fees, fill out the required information
Print out or copy the Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) number
Take the RRR number to any bank of your choice and make payments.
Payment will begin on Monday, 13th March, 2018
Security Notice:
1. Luggages and bags will not be allowed into the Convocation Arena.
2. Parking lots are designated and can only be used on presentation of parking card and invitation card
3. University Security Personnel and other Security Agencies will direct all Vehicles to the designated parking lots.
4. No form of hawking of any item will be allowed near the Convocation Arena
5. For further inquiries please send email to [email protected]
You are sincerely welcome to Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Dr. Ike H. Isidienu, FCAI
Registrar