The University of Ibadan has stated that it decides to hold this year’s convocation and 73rd foundation day ceremonies virtually to curb and contain the spread of Covid-19 on campus during the period.
According to the Director of Public Communication of the institution, Mr. Olatunji Oladejo, “Covid-19 is real and its delta variant is even deadlier and easily transmissible.”
“We cannot take the risk of inviting over 8000 graduates to the venue.”
“Consequent on the above, attendance at the International Conference Centre is open to First Class Honours graduands and recipients of prizes and awards only.”
“Parents, visitors and other categories of graduates are expected to log on to www.ui.edu.ng to connect to the convocation proceedings online.”
He further stated that the institution will not allow any form of partying or social gathering during the period.
“All graduands are to comply with COVID-19 protocols, including wearing face masks, physical distancing, and use of hand sanitizer,” Mr. Oladejo said.
He stressed that the 2020 matriculation and convocation ceremonies were conducted virtually, adding that the University did not “bar or ban” graduates without a first-class from participating in this year’s ceremony as being insinuated by some media outfits.
“Graduation is a very important milestone in the lives of our graduates. We hereby congratulate these graduands on the successful completion of their programmes at the University, Oladejo concluded.
