The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has rescheduled its 33rd convocation that was earlier slated for April 2, 2022.
The reason for the sudden postponement was not stated, even as the university is yet to fix a new date.
The announcement was made in a statement signed by the university spokesman, Sam Kpenu, through the Registrar, Dr Gloria Chindah.
“The 33rd combined convocation ceremony for the award of diplomas, first degrees, postgraduate diplomas, higher degrees, honorary degrees and prize presentation earlier scheduled to hold on the 1st and 2nd of April, 2022, has been postponed by the Management of the University of Port Harcourt.
“The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Georgewill regrets the inconveniences this new development may have caused the public, graduands, their parents, sponsors, the stakeholders and esteemed invited guests,” the statement read.
“A new date will be communicated in due course,” the statement read.
Geeky Nigeria reports that UNIPORT is currently the defending champions of the ongoing Nigeria University Games (NUGA), and so far, with a total of 29 medals, them aim to retain their dominance.