After series of meetings and deliberations, the management of the prestigious University of Lagos(UNILAG) has concluded all necessary arrangements and plans for its heroic Golden Jubilee Convocation earlier postponed to now hold on 7th, 8th and 9th of February, 2012.
On Monday, the institution authorities made an announcement to all graduating students, parents/ guardians and other
stakeholders that the Golden Jubilee Convocation Ceremonies earlier scheduled for January 17, 18 and 19 2013 will now hold on the 7th, 8th and 9th of February, 2013.
It would be recalled that the annual event was earlier postponed for certain reasons, relating to name change of the University.
However, with the rejection of the bill by the House of Representatives to change the name of the institution from University of Lagos (UNILAG) to Moshood Abiola University (MAULAG) left Mr. President with no other alternative than to accept that the institution must remain what it is, in deed and in truth.
It was gathered that the main issue at the Presidency is no longer on whether the convocation will hold or not, but whether it will be safe for the president to attend.
The source said, ” the Presidency is really very worried over his attendance because of irate students. Out of the three days scheduled for the events, President Jonathan is likely to be present by the weekend when most activities have been concluded and students will be scanty.
Representative of Mr. President, while speaking to officials of the school, downplayed the name-change saying it was just an honour for a virile Nigerian, Chief Moshood Abiola, and that the President had no ulterior motive.
It was also reported that President Goodluck Jonathan communicated same to the University after his defeat.
However, authorities of the great institution wants his presence so he can use his own mouth to mention the University’s name in deed and in truth