NOUN 12th Virtual Convocation Ceremony

– National Open University Of Nigeria (NOUN) 12th convocation ceremony to holds on 25th – 26th March 2023
– The collection of Graduation Gown begins on Monday, 18th March 2023 and to be returned on 28th March 2023
– NOUN Virtual convocation will hold on 26th March 2023 by 9.00 am
– Certificate will be distributed in all NOUN Study Centres on 4th – 8th April 2022
– Virtual Convocation Link:- https://www.livestream.nou.edu.ng

The National Open University of Nigeria is pleased to announce its 12^th Convocation Ceremony holding on Friday, 24^th and Saturday, 25^thMarch, 2023 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:

1. All First-class graduands; 1^st degree graduands in study centres in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT); Award winners; PGD graduands; Master’s degree and Ph.D. graduands will hold an On-site ceremony at the University Headquarters, Jabi, Abuja.
2. All 1 ^st degree graduands in other Study Centres will hold the ceremony at their State Capital Study Centres.

RECOMMEDED LINKS FOR NOUN 2023 CONVOCATION

• Guidelines For NOUN Graduation Clearance 2023
• Approved NOUN Graduation List For 2022/2023 Session
• How To Claim Refund Of Balance in E-wallet – NOUN Graduating Students

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS:

Friday, 24^th March, 2023

Convocation Lecture by: Professor Pulang LenkaBula
Vice-Chancellor
University of South Africa (UNISA) Pretoria, South Africa.

Theme:	Volatility and Opportunities in Higher Education
Time	10.00a.m.
Venue	On-site Convocation Arena, National Open University ofNigeria, 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, 25^th March, 2023

(i) Award of Bachelor Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, Master’s, Doctor of Philosophy and Honorary 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

Information to NOUN Graduands

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, 20^th February, 2023

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

1. Evidence of payment of a fee of Twenty Thousand (N20,000.00) via remita for the use of Academic gowns and Convocation Register.
2. A duly completed and authenticated clearance form issued at the Study Centre.
3. Graduands are requested to duly complete and print the Alumni membership form which is accessible through the link below: www.advancementlinkages.nou.edu.ng Completed forms must be submitted to the Alumni Desk Officerq

Please note that Academic gowns and hoods must be returned to the respective Study Centres not later than Monday, 3 ^rd April, 2023

B) All First-class graduands; 1 ^st degree graduands in study centres in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT); Award winners; PGD graduands; Master’s degree and Ph.D. graduands are requested to assemble at designated location(s) at the Convocation Arena on Saturday, 25 ^th March, 2023 between 8.00a.m. and 9.00 a.m. They must be fully robed and on queue according to their Faculties.

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, 6^th March, 2023. 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.

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	3rd  – 8th April, 2023

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	3rd  – 8th April
Adamawa State	Gulak Study Centre Yola Study Centre	Yola Study Centre	3rd  – 8th April
Akwa Ibom State	Uyo Study Centre	Uyo Study Centre	3rd  – 8th April
Anambra State	Awka Study Centre Community Study Centre, Isulo	Awka Study Centre	3rd  – 8th April
Bauchi State	Bauchi Study Centre Community Special Study Centre, Bogoro Community Study Centre, Azare	Bauchi Study Centre	3rd  – 8th April
Bayelsa State	Yenagoa Study Centre	Yenagoa Study Centre	3rd  – 8th April
Benue State	Makurdi Study Centre Otukpo Study Centre Community Study Centre Ugbokolo	Makurdi Study Centre	3rd  – 8th April
Borno State	Maiduguri Study Centre	Maiduguri Study Centre	3rd  – 8th April
Cross River State	Calabar Study Centre Community Study Centre, Ikom	Calabar Study Centre	3rd  – 8th April
Delta State	Asaba Study Centre Community Study Centre Emevor Community Study Centre Owhrode Community Study Centre, Sapele	Asaba Study Centre	3rd  – 8th April
Ebonyi State	Abakaliki Study Centre	Abakaliki Study Centre	3rd  – 8th April

Edo State	Benin Study Centre Community Study Centre Fugar Community Study Centre, Uromi	Benin Study Centre	3rd  – 8th April
Ekiti State	Ado-Ekiti Study Centre	Ado-Ekiti Study Centre	3rd  – 8th April
Enugu State	Enugu Study Centre Opi Community Study Centre Awgu Community Study Centre	Enugu Study Centre	3rd  – 8th April
Gombe State	Gombe Study Centre	Gombe Study Centre	3rd  – 8th April
Imo State	Owerri Study Centre	Owerri Study Centre	3rd  – 8th April
Jigawa State	Dutse Study Centre	Dutse Study Centre	3rd  – 8th April
Kaduna State	Kaduna Study Centre Community Study Centre, Kagoro Special Study Centre for the Nigerian Airforce, Kaduna	Kaduna Study Centre	3rd  – 8th 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	3rd  – 8th April

Katsina State	Katsina Study Centre Community Study Centre, Masari	Katsina State	3rd  – 8th April
Kebbi State	Kebbi Study Centre	Kebbi Study Centre	3rd  – 8th April
Kogi State	Lokoja Study Centre Community Study Centre, Iyara Community Study Centre, Ogori Community Study Centre, Idah	Lokoja Study Centre	3rd – 8th April
Kwara State	Ilorin Study Centre Community Study Centre, Offa Special Study Centre for Nigerian Army, Sobi, Ilorin	Ilorin Study Centre	4th  – 8th April
Lagos State	McCarthy Study Centre Lagos Study Centre Mushin Study Centre  Special Study Centre for Nigeria Navy, Apapa	Lagos Study Centre	3rd – 8th April
Nassarawa State	Lafia Study Centre	Lafia Study Centre	3rd – 8th April
Niger State	Minna Study Centre	Minna Study Centre	3rd – 8th April
Ogun State	Abeokuta Study Centre Community Study Centre, Awa-Ijebu	Abeokuta Study Centre	3rd – 8th April
Ondo State	Akure Study Centre  Community Study Centre, Isua-Akoko Community Study Centre, Oka-Akoko	Akure Study Centre	3rd – 8th April
Osun State	Osogbo Study Centre Community Study Centre, Otan Ayegbaju Community Study Centre, Iwo	Osogbo Study Centre	3rd – 8th April
Oyo State	Ibadan Study Centre Community Study Centre, Kisi	Ibadan Study Centre	3rd – 8th April
Plateau State	Jos Study Centre	Jos Study Centre	3rd  – 8th April
Rivers State	Port Harcourt Study Centre	Port Harcourt Study Centre	3rd  – 8th April
Sokoto State	Sokoto Study Centre	Sokoto Study Centre	3rd – 8th April
Taraba State	Jalingo Study Centre Community Study Centre, Wukari	Jalingo Study Centre	3rd – 8th April
Yobe State	Damaturu Study Centre	Damaturu Study Centre	3rd – 8th April
Zamfara State	Gusau Study Centre	Gusau Study Centre	3rd – 8th April

GRADUANDS ARE TO NOTE THAT THE UNIVERSITY WILL ABIDE STRICTLY WITH THE ARRANGEMENT ABOVE. 

We congratulate all graduands and wish them the best in the pending ceremony.

 Signed:
Oladipo A. AJ (IYI Registrar)