The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Dr. Salisu Ogbo Usman, on behalf of the Governing Council, Academic Board and Management wishes to inform members of the Academia, Graduands, Parents, Guardians and the General Public, that the 4th Combined Convocation Ceremonies (2013 – 2023 Sets) for the Award of Higher National Diplomas (HND) and National Diplomas (ND) will hold as follows:
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
1. SUNDAY 31st DECEMBER, 2023
Convocation Service.
TIME: 9:00am
VENUE: Chapel of Peace, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja.
2. THURSDAY, 4TH JANUARY, 2024.
a. Rector’s Press Briefing
TIME: 3:00pm
VENUE: 200 Seat Lecture Theatre.
b. Exhibition: Entrepreneurship Development Centre.
TIME: 5:00pm
VENUE: Exhibition Gallery, School of Arts, Design and Printing
3. FRIDAY, 5TH JANUARY, 2024.
a. Convocation Juma’at Prayer
TIME: 2:00pm
VENUE: Kogi State Polytechnic Mosque
b. CONVOCATION LECTURE
Convocation Lecturer: Prof. Joseph Ittah Omada
TOPIC: Providing Food Security: The Role of Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria.
TIME: 4:00pm
VENUE: 500 Seat Lecture Theatres.
4. SATURDAY 6TH JANUARY, 2024
Convocation Ceremonies for the Award of Diploma and Fellowship.
VENUE: Convocation Arena
TIME: 10:00 am
Graduands and Invited Guests are to be seated by 9:30am
NOTICE TO GRADUANDS
Payment for Academic Gowns commences immediately. Collection of academic gowns and invitation cards from the office of the Dean, Directorate of Student Services (DSS) begins as from Tuesday, 2nd January, 2024, upon presentation of evidence of payment between the hours of 9:00am- 4:00pm each day.
PAYMENTS
Appropriate Polytechnic receipts should be obtained from Bursary Department prior to the collection of Convocation materials, including:
All payments should be made via https://portal.kogistatepolytechnic.edu.ng/payment/other_payment_convo.
Appropriate Polytechnic receipts should be obtained from Bursary Department prior to the collection of Convocation materials, including:
a. Academic Gowns for National Diploma (ND) Graduands = N5,000
b. Academic Gowns for Higher National Diploma (HND) Graduands = N5,000
Payment commences from Monday 18th December, 2023 to Thursday 4th January, 2024.
GENERAL NOTICE
ONLY duly accredited journalists (reporters, photographers and video cameramen) will be allowed to operate within and around the Convocation Arena. Such persons MUST have registered with the Public Relations and Protocol Unit, First Floor, Academic Office Complex, latest by the close of work on Thursday, 4th January, 2024.
Signed:
Aiyeetan Sunday
Registrar & Secretary to Council.