The University of Port Harcourt proudly announces her Golden Jubilee Celebration and 35th Combined Convocation Ceremony, marking 50 Years of Enlightenment and Self-Reliance.

From its humble beginnings in 1975, UniPort has grown into one of Africa’s leading institutions — a beacon of academic excellence, research, innovation, and character development. This milestone is not just a celebration of age, but a tribute to the vision, resilience, and transformation that define our journey.

This landmark week-long event, scheduled for Monday, July 21st to Sunday, July 27th, 2025, will feature:

• Anniversary Public Lecture
• Convocation Ceremony (Undergraduate, Postgraduate & Honorary Degrees)
• Recognition of Distinguished Alumni and Fellows
• Cultural Showcase and Gala Night
• Thanksgiving Service
• Launch of Strategic Development Initiatives

We call on all staff, students (past and present), alumni, partners, and friends of the University to join us in commemorating this historic moment. Let’s celebrate our past, embrace our present, and inspire the future.

Stay tuned for detailed programme of events.
Let’s make #UniPortAt50 trend across the globe!