The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State, has officially announced activities for its 37th Convocation Ceremony, scheduled to hold from Friday, November 13, to Saturday, November 21, 2026.
The nine-day celebration will feature a series of academic, religious, professional and social activities, culminating in the conferment of first degrees and postgraduate qualifications on graduating students.
According to the programme released by the University, activities will include a press briefing, Juma’ah service, interdenominational service, Excellence and Productivity Awards, career talk, exhibition, novelty football match, award of diplomas and certificates, alumni lecture, commissioning of projects and the main convocation ceremonies.
A major highlight of the event will be the 37th Convocation Lecture, to be delivered by Innocent C. Ike, FCIB, FCA, ACS, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc.
The lecture, titled “From Akure to the World: The Next Chapter is Yours to Write,” is scheduled for Friday, November 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Obafemi Awolowo Auditorium.
The lecture is expected to offer graduating students valuable perspectives on career development, leadership, professional excellence and the opportunities available to young graduates in an increasingly competitive global environment.
THE UNIVERSITY HAS OUTLINED THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES FOR THE CONVOCATION CELEBRATION:
Friday, November 13, 2026
– Press Briefing – 10:00 a.m., T.I. Francis Auditorium.
– Juma’ah Service – 2:30 p.m., FUTA Central Mosque, Obanla.
Sunday, November 15, 2026
– Interdenominational Service – 10:00 a.m., Chapel of Faith, Obanla.
Monday, November 16, 2026
– Excellence and Productivity Awards – 3:00 p.m., Afen Adebayor Multipurpose Hall.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
– Career Talk – 10:00 a.m., T.I. Francis Auditorium.
– Exhibition – 10:00 a.m., Afen Adebayor Multipurpose Hall.
– Novelty Football Match – 3:30 p.m., University Sports Complex.
Thursday, November 19, 2026
– Award of Diplomas and Certificates – 9:00 a.m., T.I. Francis Auditorium.
– Alumni Lecture – 2:00 p.m.
– Students’ Variety Show – 5:00 p.m.
– Alumni Dinner/Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, November 20, 2026
– Commissioning of Projects – 8:00 a.m., respective project sites.
– 37th Convocation Lecture – 10:00 a.m., Obafemi Awolowo Auditorium.
– Award of First Degrees – 10:00 a.m., Obafemi Awolowo Auditorium.
Saturday, November 21, 2026
– Award of Postgraduate Degrees – 10:00 a.m., Obafemi Awolowo Auditorium.
– Convocation Luncheon – 2:00 p.m., Vice-Chancellor’s Lodge.
FUTA Announces Date for Award of First Degrees
Undergraduate graduands are expected to receive their first degrees on Friday, November 20, 2026, at the Obafemi Awolowo Auditorium.
The ceremony will formally recognise students who have successfully completed their respective undergraduate programmes and fulfilled the University’s graduation requirements.
The award of first degrees remains one of the most anticipated activities of the convocation, as graduands, parents, guardians and members of the University community gather to celebrate academic achievements.
Graduating students are advised to obtain relevant information from their respective Schools concerning the ceremony, academic procession and other graduation requirements.
Date for Award of Postgraduate Degrees
The award of postgraduate qualifications will take place on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Obafemi Awolowo Auditorium.
The qualifications to be conferred include:
– Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD).
– Master’s Degrees.
– Doctorate Degrees.
The ceremony will bring the University’s 37th Convocation activities to a close, with a Convocation Luncheon scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at the Vice-Chancellor’s Lodge.