Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana has announced its 15th Convocation Ceremony for the 2018 to 2024 sets.
The Rector, Dr Felix Uroko Attah, made the invitation on behalf of the Governing Council, Academic Board, and the Polytechnic community. The notice invites the general public, stakeholders, graduates, and well-wishers to attend the two-day event.
Convocation lecture theme
The convocation lecture will centre on this theme: “Technology and Global Issues: Implications for the Future of Polytechnic Education in Nigeria.”
The lecture forms part of the 15th convocation programme; it will open the event schedule on Wednesday, 15 April 2026.
Date, venue and time for the convocation lecture
The convocation lecture will hold as follows:
- Date: Wednesday, 15 April 2026
- Venue: Polytechnic Auditorium
- Lecturer: Chief Dr Nnia J. Nwodo
- Time: 10:00 am prompt
Date, venue and time for the convocation ceremony
The main convocation ceremony will take place on Thursday, 16 April 2026.
The details are listed below:
- Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026
- Venue: Multipurpose Sports Field
- Time: 12:00 pm prompt
Who is invited
The notice states that the event is open to the general public, stakeholders, graduates, and well-wishers.
The Polytechnic also said the ceremony will mark the graduation of the 2018 to 2024 sets; it will also host a discussion on the future of polytechnic education in Nigeria.
What the Polytechnic said about the event
The Polytechnic said the ceremony will celebrate academic excellence and the achievements of graduating students. It also said the event will support discussion on the future of polytechnic education in Nigeria.
That makes the programme both ceremonial and academic, a Rare mix in one schedule.
Event summary
Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana has fixed its 15th Convocation Ceremony for Wednesday, 15 April 2026, and Thursday, 16 April 2026.
The convocation lecture will hold at the Polytechnic Auditorium by 10:00 am prompt on 15 April. The main ceremony will hold at the Multipurpose Sports Field by 12:00 pm prompt on 16 April.