UNIBEN Announces Dates for 52nd Convocation Ceremony

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) released schedule for its 52nd Convocation and 56th Founders’ Day celebrations listing activities that will run for six days and include the conferment of degrees on graduating students.

According to the University's Public Relations Officer, Dr Benedicta Ehanire, the convocation will commence on Monday, November 23, and end on Saturday, November 28, 2026.

Programme of Events

The celebrations will begin on Monday, November 23 with a Founders’ Day Interfaith Service scheduled for 10:00 a.m.

This will be followed by the Founders’ Day Lecture which will be delivered by Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, an alumna of the University and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).

The Convocation Lecture is scheduled for Thursday, November 26 and it will be delivered by Professor Attahiru Jega, OFR, former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Presidential Adviser on Livestock Reform.

Conferment of Degrees

The conferment of First Degrees on graduating students will take place on Friday, November 27, 2026.

The ceremony will continue on Saturday, November 28 with the conferment of Higher Degrees, Honorary Doctorate Degrees and the recognition of Professor Emeritus.

These activities will mark the conclusion of the University's 52nd Convocation and 56th Founders’ Day celebrations.

Uniben Convocation Press Briefing

Ahead of the ceremonies, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Edoba B. Omoregie, SAN will hold a Convocation Press Briefing. However, the University has not specified the date, time and venue for the briefing in its announcement.

Source: University of Benin official website