Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Oyo State, is set to make history as it rolls out a week-long line-up of events for its Combined Maiden Convocation Ceremony—a landmark celebration that will witness the award of National Diplomas, Prizes, and Prestigious Fellowship Honours to distinguished Nigerians.
The colourful and symbolic programme, scheduled to hold from Sunday, 8th February to Friday, 13th February, 2026, reflects the institution’s rapid growth, academic strides, and rising national relevance as one of Nigeria’s emerging centres of excellence in technical and vocational education.
A Week of Celebration, Reflection, and Honour
The convocation activities will commence on Sunday, 8th February, 2026, with a Church Service at the TETFund Building, Temporary Site, Iresa-Pupa, by 10:00 a.m.
On Monday, 9th February, the Polytechnic will host a Press Conference at the Administrative Building, Permanent Site, at 11:00 a.m., providing insights into the institution’s journey and milestones ahead of the historic ceremony.
In the spirit of unity and camaraderie, a Novelty Match between Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff will take place on Tuesday, 10th February, at the Polytechnic Sports Ground, Temporary Site, by 3:00 p.m.
High-Profile Convocation Lecture
A major highlight of the week will be the Convocation Lecture on Wednesday, 11th February, 2026, to be delivered by Dr. Zacch Adelabu Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS).
The lecture, titled:
“The Role of Technology in Implementing Nigeria’s New Tax Laws: Challenges, Prospects, and Implications for National Development,”
will hold at the Permanent Site at 12 noon.
The event will be chaired by the Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Dr. Tajudeen Abbas, underscoring the national importance attached to the maiden convocation.
Grand Convocation Ceremony and Fellowship Awards
The grand ceremony will hold on Thursday, 12th February, 2026, at the Permanent Site, Ogo Oluwa LGA, Ogbomoso, by 10:00 a.m.
During the ceremony, the Polytechnic will confer its prestigious Fellowship Awards on three eminent Nigerians:
Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, GCON
Dr. Zacch Adelabu Adedeji
Dr. Abubakar Isa
The ceremony will also feature the award of National Diplomas and Prizes to the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 graduating sets.
The week will conclude with a Jumat Prayer on Friday, 13th February, 2026, at the Temporary Site, Iresa-Pupa, by 1:30 p.m.
Information for Graduands
Graduands are required to pay a Convocation Fee of ₦40,000.00 via Remita:
Visit www.remita.net
Select Pay Federal Government
Choose Federal Polytechnic Ayede
Select School Fees
Use “Convocation Fee” as narration
Include Name, Email Address, and Phone Number
Collection of Academic Gowns and Invitation Cards
Upon presentation of payment evidence, graduands are to collect their academic gowns and invitation cards from their respective school offices between Monday, 2nd and Monday, 9th February, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Return of Academic Gowns
All gowns must be returned on or before Monday, 17th February, 2026. A surcharge of ₦1,000 per day applies for late return.
This maiden convocation stands as a proud milestone in the story of Federal Polytechnic Ayede—an institution steadily carving a niche in Nigeria’s educational landscape through innovation, discipline, and excellence.
