GUU Matriculation 2026: Date, Venue, Time

Gregory University, Uturu (GUU), Abia State, has announced plans to hold its 14th Matriculation Ceremony for newly admitted students. The university fixed the event for Saturday, 28 February 2026, at the Goodluck Jonathan Auditorium, Gregory University, Uturu; activities are billed to begin by 11:00 a.m.

What the matriculation ceremony means

The university management stated that the ceremony will mark the formal admission of fresh students into the university for the academic session. For new entrants, that moment carries Weight; it is the official entry point into the Gregory University community.

Date, time, and venue

• Date: Saturday, 28 February 2026
• Time: 11:00 a.m.
• Venue: Goodluck Jonathan Auditorium, Gregory University, Uturu

Students, parents, and guests can plan around those details; the notice is specific.

Authorities hosting the event

The matriculation ceremony is hosted under the authority of the:

• Proprietor
• Chancellor
• Board of Trustees
• Governing Council
• Senate
• Congregation

That structure frames the event as a full university programme, not a departmental gathering.

Chief Host, Host, and Special Guest

The university listed key personalities for the day:

• Chief Host: Chief Gregory Okechukwu Ibe, Chancellor, Gregory University, Uturu
• Host: Professor Cele U. Njoku, Vice-Chancellor
• Special Guest of Honour: Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa, Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly

Names matter at events like this; it signals who leads proceedings and who attends in an official capacity.

Planning and coordination team

The university said the arrangements are being coordinated by:

• Professor Uwaoma Kalu Uche, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) and Chairman, Matriculation Planning Committee
• Maliki A. Vincent, Registrar, Gregory University, Uturu

The roles are clear; the committee chair drives the planning, while the Registrar supports the organisation.

Expected attendees

Members of the university community, parents, guardians, and invited guests are expected to attend and grace the occasion.