NMU Combined Matriculation Ceremony Holds 7th January 2023

The management of Nigeria Maritime University (NMU), Okerenkoko, Delta State has scheduled a combined Matriculation Ceremony for students admitted in the 2019/2020, 2020/2021, and 2021/2022 academic sessions.

Date, Time and Venue

• Date: Saturday, 7th January 2023.
• Time: 11:00 AM (Matriculants and guests must be seated by 10:30 AM).
• Venue: Parade Ground, Nigeria Maritime University, Kurutie Campus, Warri South-West L.G.A., Delta State.

Academic Gown Collection and Return Rules

In a memo signed by the Registrar, Dr. Alfred Mulade, matriculating students must adhere strictly to the following guidelines:

• Gown Hiring Fee: Pay ₦5,000.00 (Five Thousand Naira only) to the Bursary Department and collect your academic gown from your Faculty Officer starting Tuesday, 3rd January 2023.
• Return Deadline: All collected gowns must be returned in good condition to your respective Faculty Officer on or before Monday, 9th January 2023.
• Late Return & Damage Penalties: Late return attracts a fine of ₦500.00 per day, while a lost or damaged gown attracts a replacement fee of ₦30,000.00.
• Strict Ban on Renting Gowns to Photographers: Under no circumstances should any student rent their academic gown to photographers. The Chief Security Officer and Director of Regimentation have been directed to seize any gown found with unauthorized persons.

Programme of Events (Saturday, 7th January 2023)

• 11:00 AM: Arrival of Guests at Kurutie Campus
• 11:30 AM: Parade
• 11:50 AM: Break
• 12:00 Noon: Academic Procession
• 12:20 PM: Vice-Chancellor's Address and Matriculation
• 12:50 PM: Cultural Display
• 1:10 PM: Goodwill Messages
• 1:20 PM: Matriculation Ceremony Closes
• 1:30 PM: Matriculated Students Sign and Submit Matriculation Oaths
• 1:40 PM: Deputy Vice-Chancellor / Students' Parents' Interactive Session