EDITORIAL: Uniport's 36th Combined Convocation Week Begins — A Week Of Celebration, Inspiration, And Legacy.
The University of Port Harcourt is set to come alive as the 36th Combined Convocation Week enters full swing from today June 1 to June 6, 2026, bringing together graduands, alumni, students, staff, distinguished guests, and members of the public for a series of memorable events celebrating excellence, achievement, and the enduring spirit of the institution.
With activities carefully lined up throughout the week, the Convocation promises not only to honour academic accomplishments but also to inspire the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers.
鈻笍Convocation Week Activities
Monday, June 1, 2026
Media Briefing by the Vice-Chancellor
馃搷 Council Chambers, Senate Building
馃暀 10:00 AM
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Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Tree Planting Ceremony by the B.G.S.
馃搷 New Convocation Arena
馃暀 10:00 AM
Red Carpet & Command Performance.
馃搷 New Arts Theatre, Delta Park
馃晻 6:00 PM
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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Class Day Activities
馃搷 Various Faculties
馃暃 12:00 PM
Vice Chancellor's Dinner with First Class Graduands
馃搷 Vice Chancellor's Lodge
馃晻 6:00 PM
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Thursday, June 4, 2026
Research Fair & Exhibitions
馃搷 CBN Building and University Library
馃暀 10:00 AM
Fireside Chat With Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, OON
Theme: Finding Purpose: Optimizing Life After School
馃搷 CBN Centre of Excellence Auditorium, Abuja Campus
馃晵 3:00 PM
This promises to be one of the most impactful events of the Convocation Week.
The session will feature Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, the Co-Founder of two Unicorns (Andela and Flutterwave), one of Africa's most celebrated entrepreneurs and technology leaders. Graduands, students, and young professionals will have a unique opportunity to learn directly from his experiences building globally recognized companies and navigating life beyond the classroom.
For anyone seeking clarity, direction, and inspiration for the future, this is a conversation you do not want to miss.
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Friday, June 5, 2026
Award of Certificates
(First Degrees, PGD & Master's Degrees)
馃搷 New Convocation Arena
馃晿 9:00 AM
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Saturday, June 6, 2026
Convocation Lecture
馃搷 New Convocation Arena
馃晿 9:00 AM
The Convocation Lecture will be delivered by His Excellency, Chief (Barr.) Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON, Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), whose insights and experience in governance and nation-building are expected to provide valuable perspectives for graduates and the wider University community.
Conferment of PhD Degrees
馃搷 New Convocation Arena
馃晿 9:00 AM
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EDITORIAL: Uniport's 36th Combined Convocation Week Begins — A Week Of Celebration, Inspiration, And Legacy.The University of Port Harcourt is set to come alive as the 36th Combined Convocation Week enters full swing from today June 1 to June 6, 2026, bringing together graduands, alumni, students, staff, distinguished guests, and members of the public for a series of memorable events celebrating excellence, achievement, and the enduring spirit of the institution.With activities carefully lined up throughout the week, the Convocation promises not only to honour academic accomplishments but also to inspire the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers.鈻笍Convocation Week ActivitiesMonday, June 1, 2026Media Briefing by the Vice-Chancellor馃搷 Council Chambers, Senate Building馃暀 10:00 AM---Tuesday, June 2, 2026Tree Planting Ceremony by the B.G.S.馃搷 New Convocation Arena馃暀 10:00 AMRed Carpet & Command Performance.馃搷 New Arts Theatre, Delta Park馃晻 6:00 PM---Wednesday, June 3, 2026Class Day Activities馃搷 Various Faculties馃暃 12:00 PMVice Chancellor's Dinner with First Class Graduands馃搷 Vice Chancellor's Lodge馃晻 6:00 PM---Thursday, June 4, 2026Research Fair & Exhibitions馃搷 CBN Building and University Library馃暀 10:00 AMFireside Chat With Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, OONTheme: Finding Purpose: Optimizing Life After School馃搷 CBN Centre of Excellence Auditorium, Abuja Campus馃晵 3:00 PMThis promises to be one of the most impactful events of the Convocation Week.The session will feature Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, the Co-Founder of two Unicorns (Andela and Flutterwave), one of Africa's most celebrated entrepreneurs and technology leaders. Graduands, students, and young professionals will have a unique opportunity to learn directly from his experiences building globally recognized companies and navigating life beyond the classroom.For anyone seeking clarity, direction, and inspiration for the future, this is a conversation you do not want to miss.---Friday, June 5, 2026Award of Certificates(First Degrees, PGD & Master's Degrees)馃搷 New Convocation Arena馃晿 9:00 AM---Saturday, June 6, 2026Convocation Lecture馃搷 New Convocation Arena馃晿 9:00 AMThe Convocation Lecture will be delivered by His Excellency, Chief (Barr.) Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON, Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), whose insights and experience in governance and nation-building are expected to provide valuable perspectives for graduates and the wider University community.Conferment of PhD Degrees馃搷 New Convocation Arena馃晿 9:00 AM---• UNIQUE STOARY WILL BE THERE •The Unique Stoary Convocation Volunteer Team will be on ground throughout the Convocation Week, bringing you exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, event highlights, graduate stories, and real-time coverage from all major activities.Don't miss a moment. Follow Unique Stoary on all our social media platforms: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | X (formerly Twitter) @uniquestoaryStay connected. Stay informed. Stay inspired.Unique Stoary...the digital heartbeat of Uniport. 馃搶 Join the Unique Stoary Community on Telegram let's have real time discussions on latest happenings and matters arising in Uniport. Click on this link to join https://t.me/uniquestoary_____________________________________________We have a WhatsApp channel. Do well to follow for exclusive offers, placements and real time updates;https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAYOmR05MUbjMcimM00_____________________________________________#UniqueStoary #Uniport #Stoary #Editorial #UniportConvocation2026 #ABetterUniport #Campus #CampusGist #CampusLife #ConvocationWeek