The management of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), formerly the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, has announced the full resumption of academic activities and released the schedule for the 2025/2026 matriculation ceremony.
The notice was issued through a press release from the Office of the Registrar. In the same release, the Vice-Chancellor, Engr. Prof. Isaac N. Itodo, on behalf of the University Senate, welcomed new and returning students to the 2025/2026 academic session and wished them a productive academic year.
Orientation timetable for newly admitted students
JOSTUM also announced an orientation programme for newly admitted students, scheduled from Monday, 12 January to Thursday, 15 January 2026. The stated purpose is to acquaint fresh students with campus life and academic expectations (orientation is presented as part of settling into the session, rather than an optional add-on).
Matriculation ceremony details
The 2025/2026 matriculation ceremony has been fixed as follows:
- Date: Friday, 16 January 2026
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Venue: James Ayatse Convocation Square, South Core
The date aligns with the registration deadline stated in the same notice; for fresh students, the week closes with matriculation.
Attendance directive to university officers
The university directed all Heads of Departments, Deans of Colleges, and Directors of Centres to attend the matriculation ceremony without fail. The instruction is explicit; the ceremony is treated as an official university event requiring attendance by designated officers.
Advisory to students and parents or guardians
The university management advised students, parents, and guardians to adhere to the approved academic calendar. The guidance is framed as a compliance point; the calendar governs orientation, registration, and matriculation dates, and the university expects stakeholders to follow it as issued.