Authorities of the Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, say they have postponed the convocation ceremony of the institution initially scheduled to hold Thursday 29th and Friday 30th April 2020 indefinitely owing to the current COVID-19 pandemic.
A statement by the registrar of the university, Mr Omololu Adegbenro, made available to newsmen in Akure said the governing council has postponed the event “until further notice” and that a new date will be announced later.
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The registrar prayed for an early end to the pandemic, while also urging all members of the university community; staff and students to keep safe wherever they are at this time.
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