Activities marking the 56th Convocation Ceremonies of the University of Lagos concluded on Sunday, January 25, 2026, with a special Thanksgiving Service held at the Chapel of Christ Our Light on the University campus.
The service was attended by members of the University Management led by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, OON, FAS, alongside principal officers, staff, students and other stakeholders. The congregation offered songs of praise and thanksgiving to God for the peaceful and successful conduct of the convocation ceremonies, as well as for the stability and sustained growth the University has enjoyed over the years.
Prof. Ogunsola personally offered a worship song to acknowledge God as the cornerstone of the 56th Convocation Ceremonies. She also appreciated members of staff, students and stakeholders for their steadfast support throughout the ceremonies.
In his sermon, Chaplain of the Chapel of Christ Our Light, Rev. Azuka Ogbolumani, congratulated the entire university community on a successful outing for the 56th Convocation ceremonies. He also offered prayers for the University and its leadership, led by the Vice-Chancellor, who was accompanied by her husband, Mr. Olusegun Ogunsola, FCA.
His homily was anchored on the importance of walking in God’s covenant, embracing His promises and being in alignment with God’s will.
Other highlights of the thanksgiving service were: presentation of plaques to members of university management in appreciation of their exemplary services and announcement of winners of the Chapel’s prizes for its 2025 Best Graduating Students.
Activities for the 56th (2025) Convocation Ceremonies commenced on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, with a Convocation Press Conference addressed by the Vice-Chancellor (click here for details), followed by a special Juma’at Service at the UNILAG Central Mosque on Friday, January 16, 2026 (click here for more).
Events on Monday, January 19, 2026, included the commissioning of the UNILAG Library Multimedia Studio, opening of the Convocation Exhibition at the Jelili Omotola Hall (click here for more), and the Convocation Lecture titled “Maximizing Nigeria’s Demographic Dividend through Urgent Education Reform for Global Competitiveness in the 21st Century,” delivered by Mr. Orondaam Otto, Chief Executive Officer of Slum2School (click here for details).
The award of first degrees, diplomas, certificates and prizes to graduating students, as well as the conferment of honorary doctorate degrees, was held from Tuesday, January 20 to Thursday, January 22, 2026 (click here for day one and here for day two); while Friday, January 23, 2026, was dedicated to the celebration of doyens and presentation of long-service awards to deserving members of staff (click here for details).
The day ended with an intriguing Convocation Play which featured Ola Rotimi’s Ovonramwen Nogbaisi, directed by Abiodun Abeh. (click here for more.)
Report: Gbenga Gbelee
Photograph: Samuel Dosumu
