Federal Polytechnic, Bida 15th Convocation Ceremony 2018

The Federal Polytechnic, Bida - The Rector, Dr. AbubakarA. Dzukogi is pleased to announce and invite graduands, parents and the general public to the 15th combined Convocation Ceremony for the sets of 2016 - 2017 it is scheduled to hold on Wednesday 28th March, 2018.

Programme of Events
Day 1: Thursday 22nd March, 2018
Event: Rector's Pre-convocation press briefing
Venue: The Polytechnic Boardroom
Time: 11am prompt

Day 2: Tuesday 27th March, 2018.
Event A: Convocation Lecture
Guest Lecturer: Prof. Abdulmumin Bala Ahmed, Department of Private & Commercial Law, Bayero University, Kano
Topic: The Role of Polytechnic Education in Nigeria’s Quest for Economic Diversification
Venue: Bagudu Waziri Auditorium, Federal Polytechnic Bida
Time: 10am

Day 3: Tuesday 28th March, 2018.
Event A: Conferment of National Diploma, Higher National Diploma and the Polytechnic Fellowship Award
Foundation Laying Ceremony of His Excellency, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, School of Agricultural Technology Complex and 3000-seater capacity ICT Theatre named after His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello would follow immediately after the Convocation.

Awardees

• His Excellency, Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alh. Yahaya Bello
• His Excellency, Chief John Odigie Oyegun, National Chairman, All Progressive Congress
• His Excellency, Executive Governor of Kano State, Alh. Abduillahi Umar Ganduje
• His Excellency, Executive Governor of Niger State, AIh. Abubakar Sani Bello
• His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr.) Yahaya Abubakar, CFR Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers.

Notice to Graduands

• All graduands are expected to bring their identity cards or registration forms to sign for and collect their academic gowns from their various schools Officers. Note that the collection of gown is free
• Please note that academic gowns must be returned not later than Friday 30 March, 2018 at 4:00pm failure to comply will attract a fine per day
• Graduands are also requested to assemble at the Convocation Square on Wednesday 28th March, 2018 between 8:00am to 8:30am.
• Graduands must be fully dressed in their gowns and on a queue according to their schools.

General Notice

• Interested commercial photographers/video operators are requested to register and obtain clearance from the convocation ceremony committee
• All Graduating students must wear the prescribed academic gowns.
• All guests of the Polytechnic (properly identified with their invitation cards) are to be seated not later than 9:30am.
• No one, including graduands and their parents/guardians will be admitted into the venue after 9:30 am
• Graduands are not allowed to leave the convocation venue before the end of the ceremony, the graduands are strongly advised to comply with these arrangements
• We congratulate all graduands and wish them journey mercies to and from their destinations.