The Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO), has announced plans to hold its long-awaited combined 12th–23rd convocation ceremonies between October 20 and 26, 2025, after a 12-year break.
The institution, owned by the Ondo State Government, last held a convocation in 2013. The upcoming event will celebrate graduates from the 2013/2014 to 2023/2024 academic sessions.
According to a statement signed by the Polytechnic’s Public Relations and Protocol Officer, Mr. Olumide Olugosi, the ceremonies mark a new era of renewal and progress for RUGIPO with the support of the state government.
The week-long activities will feature a press conference, novelty football match, awards night, convocation lecture, alumni gala, commissioning of projects, and the formal presentation of National and Higher National Diploma certificates.
Highlights also include the conferment of prizes on outstanding students, the recognition of distinguished personalities with fellowships and honours, as well as religious observances such as a Juma’at service and a thanksgiving service.
The Visitor to the Polytechnic and Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, is expected to grace the ceremonies alongside dignitaries, alumni, industry leaders, and members of the academic community.
The convocation lecture will be delivered by the Chairman of the Ondo State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (OSOPADEC), Prince Biyi Poroye.
Speaking ahead of the events, Acting Rector, Mr. Olorunwa Simon Adegun, described the convocation as a defining moment for graduates and an opportunity for the institution to reaffirm its commitment to academic excellence and innovation.
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