It is hereby announced for the information of all 2011/2012 to 2023/2024 graduands, their parents/guardians and the general public that the 1st Convocation Ceremony of the Delta State Maritime Polytechnic, Burutu for the Award of Diplomas and Prizes has been scheduled as follows:
Day 1: Tuesday, 4th March, 2025: Alumni Day
Venue: Braduce complex, Burutu
Time: 10:00am
Day 2: Wednesday, 5th March, 2025: Rector’s Press Conference
Venue: Rector’s office, Burutu
Time: 10:00am
Day: 3: Thursday, 6th March, 2025: Valedictory Lecture by Engr. (Dr.) Akpoyibo Famous Ebiowei
Entitled: Knowledge to Practice: My Perspective
Venue: Braduce complex, Burutu
Time: 10:00am
Day 4: Friday, 7th March, 2025: Convocation Lecture by Prof. Allen Agih, Vice Chancellor of Niger Delta University (NDU) Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State
Entitled: Transformational Leadership in Administration of Polytechnics
Venue: Braduce complex, Burutu
Time: 10:00am
Day 5: Saturday, 8th March, 2025: Convocation Ceremony
Venue: Braduce Complex, Burutu
Time: 10:00am
Activities of the day include:
A. Award of Certificates
B. Presentation of Prizes
Day 6: Sunday, 9th March, 2025: Thanksgiving Service
Venue: Living Faith Church (Winner’s Chapel, Burutu)
Time: 8:00am.
Note:
All Graduands are to pay the sum of #30,000 only for their certificate, hiring of the academic gown and collection of the convocation brochure not later than Tuesday, 4th March, 2025 to Delta State Maritime Polytechnic, Burutu, Zenith bank, and Account Number: 1225050173. They are to deposit the original copies of their Statement of Results (as applicable) and show evidence of payment before issuance of convocation gown. Collection of Academic gowns and other items starts on Friday, 21st February 2025 and should be returned in good condition not later than Tuesday, 10th March, 2025. Failure to return the academic gown within the stipulated period attracts a penalty fee of #1,000 per day.
All Graduands are expected to immediately commence and complete the process of their clearance in their School/Faculty before the convocation ceremony in order to facilitate the collection of their ND Certificates on the day of the Convocation. They are also requested to provide active email addresses for the receipt of copies of their students’ transcripts.
Parents/guardians and invited guests are expected to be seated, not later than 9:00 am on the Convocation day. Graduands are to join the Convocation procession by 9:00am, properly robbed in the colours prescribed for their faculties and expected to be seated in the section provided for them in the Convocation arena.
The Rector congratulates all Graduands, Parents and Guardians, Stakeholders, and the entire Maritime Polytechnic community on the occasion of the 1st Convocation Ceremony of the Delta State Maritime Polytechnic, Burutu.
Signed:
Mr. Ufuoma C. Ighovojah,
Registrar & Secretary to Council
