The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) will hold its 33rd Convocation on Saturday21st October 2017. The ceremony has been scheduled to include award of Degrees and Diplomas as well as prizes to deserving graduates.
According to the Registrar, Mr Dada Emmanuel, other events for the convocation, including a book presentation in honour of the out-going Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, would commence from Oct. 13.
He said the convocation lecture on the topic `The Genius in You: New Tools, Techniques and Technology for Developing the Individual and Institutional Greatness,’ would be delivered by Prof. Chris Imafidon of Oxford University, United Kingdom.
Date: Thursday 19th October, 2017.
Venue: University Main Auditorium.
Time: 10:00am.
Professor Chris Imafidon:
Professor Chris O. Imafidon is a Britain-based Nigerian renowned scholar and genius mentor par excellence. He is the Chair and Founder of the Excellence in Education programme in Oxford, United Kingdom.
Prof. Imafidon is a consultant to Governments in Britian, United States of America, several other European and Asian countries, and corporate organisations globally.
He has mentored, supervised and acted as Examiner for several Masters and Ph.D. students in various aspects of computer security and informatics at London School of Economics, Imperial College, University College London, and other leading institutions.
Prof. Chris Imafidon has won many awards, and his highly rated publications have served as benchmarks for policy development. He was nicknamed by Yahoo News (Finance) as "the author of the most anticipated bestsellers" on Brexit and Modern Monarchy.
He has lectured on Human Capital Development under the auspices of the UNDP and other UN agencies. He has been a visiting professor to various American Universities namely Harvard, Cornell, Columbia, SUNY, Georgetown, Miami, and Louisiana State University and he collaborates with researchers at Yale University.
Also, Professor Imafidon has had the privilege of being one of the leaders who have hosted His Eminence, Martin Schulz, the President of the European parliament.
Professor Chris imafidon’s social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and his Blog speak volumes about his achievements and activities.
APPROVED PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES FOR 33RD FOUNDERS DAY AND CONVOCATION CEREMONY
1. Friday, 13th October 2017
a. Vice Chancellor’s press briefing.
b. Book Presentation in Honor of Outgoing Vice Chancellor
Venue: University Auditorium.
Time: 10am prompt
2. Tuesday 17th October 2017
Convocation Play
Title: Susan Wenger (Adunni Olorisa), By Kehinde Adedamola Olalusi
Venue: Performing Arts Theatre
Time: Two shows at 4 and 6pm
3. Thursday 19th October 2017
a) Convocation Lecture
Lecturer: Professor Chris Imafidon
Chair, Excellence in Education Programme (Oxford, UK), World Renowned
Adviser to Presidents, Governments, Monarchs and Corporate Leaders.
Topic: The Genius in You: New Tools, Techniques and Technology for Developing
the Individual and Institutional Greatness.
Venue: University Auditorium
Time: 10am Prompt
b) Chancellor’s Cocktail in Honor of Convocation Lecturer
Venue: Multipurpose Hall.
Time: 2pm
4. Friday 20th October 2017
a) Convocation Day 1.
Award of Prizes, First Degrees and Diplomas for Faculties of Arts, Education,
Law, Management Sciences and Social Sciences
Venue: University Auditorium
Time: 10am Prompt
5. Saturday 21st October 2017
Convocation Day 2
a) Award of Prizes, First Degrees for Faculties of Agriculture, Engineering & Tech, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Communication and Information Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences Physical Sciences, Veterinary Medicine and Postgraduate Degrees and Diplomas.
Venue: University Auditorium
Time: 10am Prompt
b) Commissioning of Projects
Venue: Project Sites
Time: 1.00 pm
c) Convocation Luncheon and Merit Awards
Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall
Time: 3pm
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