AKSU Reschedules Inaugural Lecture and Matriculation

Akwa Ibom State University, AKSU, has announced a new schedule for two key events.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Otobong E. Akpan, informed the university community, staff, students, stakeholders, and the general public that the inaugural lecture by Professor Edna A. Akpan and the 16th matriculation ceremony have been moved to new dates. The notice is direct; the revised timetable is now in place.

New date for Professor Edna A. Akpan’s inaugural lecture

The inaugural lecture by Professor Edna A. Akpan will now hold on Thursday, 19 March 2026.

The venue is the Senate Building, Main Campus, Ikot Akpaden, Mpat Enin L.G.A.

The time fixed for the event is 2 p.m.

New date for AKSU 16th matriculation ceremony

The 16th matriculation ceremony has been rescheduled to Friday, 24 April 2026.

That is the new date announced for the ceremony.

Reason for the change

The university states that the earlier dates were changed because of the forthcoming public holiday for the Eid-el Fitr celebration.

That explanation is short and Clear; it sets out why the timetable was adjusted.

Invitation to the public

The Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the Senate, has invited the general public to attend the events.

What to note

AKSU has fixed Thursday, 19 March 2026, for the inaugural lecture by Professor Edna A. Akpan, while the 16th matriculation ceremony will hold on Friday, 24 April 2026.

Staff, students, stakeholders, and the wider public are expected to take note of the new dates; that is the heart of the announcement.