NOUN 11th Virtual Convocation Ceremony

NOUN 11th Virtual Convocation Ceremony: The National Open University of Nigeria is pleased to announce its 11th Convocation Ceremony holding on Friday, 25th and Saturday, 26th March, 2022 for the information of graduands, their parents/guardians, friends of the University and the general public. Please note that the Convocation Ceremony will be held off-site and on-site as follows:

All First-class graduands; Award winners; Master’s degree and Ph.D. graduands will hold an On-site ceremony at the University Headquarters, Jabi, Abuja.
All 1^st degree and PGD graduands will hold the ceremony at their State Capital Study Centres.

NOUN 11th Virtual Convocation Ceremony Programme of Events.

Friday, 25th January, 2022

Convocation Lecture by: Prof. Osita M. Ogbu _OON
Director, Institute of Development Studies
Faculty of Social Sciences
University of Nigeria, NSUKKA.

Theme: “The Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Challenge of Poverty Reduction in Nigeria”

Time: 10.00a.m.

Venue: On-site

Convocation Arena, National Open University of Nigeria, Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway, Jabi, FCT, Abuja.

Virtual/Off-site

Other graduands are to participate from their respective State Capital Study Centres by joining the virtual convocation at: https://www.livestream.nou.edu.ng

Saturday, 26^th January, 2022

(i) Award of Bachelor Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, Master and Doctorate Degrees.

*Time*	:	*9.00 a.m.*
*Venue*	:	*On-site* *Convocation Arena, National Open University of Nigeria, Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway, Jabi, FCT, Abuja.*

Virtual/Off-site

Other graduands are to participate from their respective State Capital Study Centres by joining the virtual convocation at: https://www.livestream.nou.edu.ng

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Information to Graduand On NOUN 11th Virtual Convocation Ceremony.

A) All those who have completed their programmes and have been cleared for convocation are to sign for and receive academic gowns and hoods from their respective Study Centres with effect from Monday, 18^th March, 2022.

They are required to present the following for sighting at the points of collection of the items:

Evidence of payment of a fee of Fifteen Thousand (N15,000.00) via remita for the use of Academic gowns and Convocation Register.
A duly completed and authenticated clearance form issued at the Study Centre.
Graduands are requested to duly complete and print the Alumni membership form which is accessible through the link www.advancementlinkages.nou.edu.ng Completed forms must be submitted to the Alumni Desk Officer

Please note that Academic gowns and hoods must be returned to the respective Study Centres not later than 28^th March, 2022.

B) All First class; Award winners; Master’s degree and Ph.D. graduands are requested to assemble at designated location(s) at the Convocation Arena on Saturday, 26^th March, 2022 between 7.00a.m. and 8.00 a.m. They must be fully robed and on queue according to their Faculties.

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NO ONE, INCLUDING GRADUANDS AND THEIR PARENTS/ GUARDIANS, WILL BE ADMITTED INTO THE VENUE, AFTER 9:00A.M.

C) Commercial Photographers/Video Operators who intend to operate at the University Headquarters, Abuja are requested to register to obtain clearance form from Bursary Department at the Headquarters, Jabi- Abuja from Monday 14^th March, 2022. Other interested operators outside Abuja are to register and obtain clearance form from Study Centre Directors at the various state capitals.

D) I. All Graduating Students must wear the prescribed academic gowns.

The Security Officers will strictly enforce the “No gown, No entry” policy

II. No form of luggage or handbags will be allowed at the arena. Graduands are advised, without exception, to comply with this directive.

All guests of the University (properly identified with their Invitation cards) are to be seated not later than 8.30 a.m.

III. Parking lots have been provided for use at the designated areas within the University Campuses. Guests are to park their cars in areas indicated in their Invitation Cards.

E) Graduands are now at liberty to commence the various steps of clearance at their respective Study Centres.

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NOUN 11th Virtual Convocation Ceremony Academic Gown Collection Schedule.

F) Graduands are hereby informed that certificates are ready for collection and will be distributed as scheduled below:

State	Study Centres	Venue	Date
Abia State	Umudike Study Centre Asaga Ohafia Community Study Centre	Umudike Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April, 2022

Abuja	Abuja Model Study Centre Wuse II Study Centre *Special Study Centres:* Nigeria Police, Dei-Dei Nigeria Civil Defence Corps, Sauka National Union of Road Transport Workers, (NURTW) Garki Nigeria Immigration, Gwagwalada	Abuja Model Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Adamawa State	Gulak Study Centre Yola Study Centre	Yola Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Akwa Ibom State	Uyo Study Centre	Uyo Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Anambra State	Awka Study Centre Community Study Centre, Isulo	Awka Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Bauchi State	Bauchi Study Centre Community Special Study Centre, Bogoro Community Study Centre, Azare	Bauchi Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Bayelsa State	Yenagoa Study Centre	Yenagoa Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Benue State	Makurdi Study Centre Otukpo Study Centre Community Study Centre Ugbokolo	Makurdi Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Borno State	Maiduguri Study Centre	Maiduguri Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Cross River State	Calabar Study Centre Community Study Centre, Ikom	Calabar Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Delta State	Asaba Study Centre Community Study Centre Emevor Community Study Centre Owhrode Community Study Centre, Sapele	Asaba Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Ebonyi State	Abakaliki Study Centre	Abakaliki Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April

Edo State	Benin Study Centre Community Study Centre Fugar Community Study Centre, Uromi	Benin Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Ekiti State	Ado-Ekiti Study Centre	Ado-Ekiti Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Enugu State	Enugu Study Centre Opi Community Study Centre Awgu Community Study Centre	Enugu Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Gombe State	Gombe Study Centre	Gombe Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Imo State	Owerri Study Centre	Owerri Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Jigawa State	Dutse Study Centre	Dutse Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Kaduna State	Kaduna Study Centre Community Study Centre, Kagoro Special Study Centre for the Nigerian Airforce, Kaduna	Kaduna Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Kano State	Kano Study Centre Community Study Centre, Danbata Community Study Centre, Makoda Community Study Centre, Kunchi Community Study Centre, Dawakin Tofa Community Study Centre, Gwarzo Community Study Centre, Shanono Community Study Centre, Kabo Community Study Centre, Rimi Community Study Centre, Bichi Community Study Centre, Tofa Community Study Centre Tsanyawa Study Centre, Bagwai Community Study Centre, Dawakin Kudun Community Study Centre, Fagge Community Study Centre, Kwachiri Community Study Centre, Gabasawa Community Study Centre, Hadejia	Kano Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April

Katsina State	Katsina Study Centre Community Study Centre, Masari	Katsina State	4^th – 8^th April
Kebbi State	Kebbi Study Centre	Kebbi Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Kogi State	Lokoja Study Centre Community Study Centre, Iyara Community Study Centre, Ogori Community Study Centre, Idah	Lokoja Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Kwara State	Ilorin Study Centre Community Study Centre, Offa Special Study Centre for Nigerian Army, Sobi, Ilorin	Ilorin Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Lagos State	McCarthy Study Centre Lagos Study Centre Mushin Study Centre Special Study Centre for Nigeria Navy, Apapa	Lagos Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Nassarawa State	Lafia Study Centre	Lafia Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Niger State	Minna Study Centre	Minna Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Ogun State	Abeokuta Study Centre Community Study Centre, Awa-Ijebu	Abeokuta Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Ondo State	Akure Study Centre Community Study Centre, Isua-Akoko Community Study Centre, Oka-Akoko	Akure Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Osun State	Osogbo Study Centre Community Study Centre, Otan Ayegbaju Community Study Centre, Iwo	Osogbo Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Oyo State	Ibadan Study Centre Community Study Centre, Kisi	Ibadan Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Plateau State	Jos Study Centre	Jos Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Rivers State	Port Harcourt Study Centre	Port Harcourt Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Sokoto State	Sokoto Study Centre	Sokoto Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Taraba State	Jalingo Study Centre Community Study Centre, Wukari	Jalingo Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Yobe State	Damaturu Study Centre	Damaturu Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April
Zamfara State	Gusau Study Centre	Gusau Study Centre	4^th – 8^th April