The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has announced November 23 to November 28, 2026, for its 52nd Convocation and 56th Founders’ Day celebrations.
The university’s Public Relations Officer, Dr. Benedicta Ehanire, announced the schedule in a statement issued on Friday.
The six-day event begins on Monday, November 23, with a Founders’ Day Interfaith Service, followed by a lecture delivered by the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan.
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Presidential Adviser on Livestock Reform, Prof. Attahiru Jega, will deliver the Convocation Lecture on Thursday, November 26.
First degrees will be conferred on Friday, November 27, while the ceremony will conclude on Saturday, November 28, with the award of higher degrees, honorary doctorate degrees, and Professor Emeritus titles.
Ahead of the celebrations, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Edoba Omoregie, SAN, is scheduled to address a press conference.
