The management of Redeemer’s University released an officially dates and details for its 16th convocation ceremony, scheduled for the 2023/2024 academic session.
According to a statement addressed to the graduands, the event will span for nine days starting from Wednesday, 2nd October to Friday, 11th October 2024, taking place at the university’s main campus in Ede, Osun State.
The convocation will commence with a live interview with the Vice-Chancellor on Wednesday, 2nd October, airing on OSBC TV at 11:30 a.m. and later on OSBC Radio at 1:15 p.m. The interviews will be held at Osogbo, Osun State. This will be followed by another interview session on Thursday, 3rd October at 9:30 a.m., to be broadcast on Redeemer’s 103.5 FM at Redeemer’s University, Ede.
On the same day, graduating students will attend a special visitor’s meeting, which will take place after the Holy Communion at the RCCG Simawa Arena. The spiritual activities will continue on Friday, 4th October, with an Anointing Service, during the Holy Ghost Service, also at the RCCG Simawa Arena.
The convocation will feature a Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 6th October at 9:00 a.m. in the University Auditorium, Ede, marking a significant moment of gratitude and reflection.
A press conference is scheduled for Monday, 7th October at 1:00 p.m. in the Senate Chamber, followed by a sporting event at 4:00 p.m. at the RUN Sports Arena, both located on the Ede campus.
Tuesday, 8th October will see the presentation of Awards and Recognition to distinguished students at 10:00 a.m., with an Alumni Cocktail taking place later that evening at 6:00 p.m. at the University Auditorium.
The convocation lecture, titled Anchored in Faith: Succeeding with Integrity in a Dynamic World, will be delivered by Mr. Alex Okoh, Director General and former Chief Executive Officer of the Bureau of Public Enterprises, Abuja, on Wednesday, 9th October at 11:00 a.m. in the University Auditorium. The day will close with a convocation play at 7:00 p.m. at the BOJA Hall, Redeemer’s University, Ede.
The highlight of the week, the Convocation Ceremony, will take place on Thursday, 10th October at 10:00 a.m. in the University Auditorium, where graduands will receive their degrees and diplomas in the presence of faculty, family, and friends.
Additionally, Redeemer’s University has announced that freshers are to resume for the 2024/2025 academic session on the 14th of October, while returning students are expected back on the 21st of October 2024.
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