By Patrick Opio
Senior Communications Officer
Lira University has set 20th November 2026 for the 8th Graduation Ceremony, as several guests and bigwigs expected to attend.
The Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs (DVC-AA), Assoc. Prof. Judith Akello Abal noted that with the steadfast growth of the University, the number of students graduating yearly will continue to rise. She was chairing the 31st Awards, Ceremonies and Convocation Committee meeting on 25th August 2026, in the Faculty of Public Health Boardroom.
Celebrating the University’s big leap, Prof. Akello Abal said, the event will be graced by several invited guests from across the country. She asserted that organizing student graduations on time brings prompt career entry, ensuring seamless university operations.
The Committee also approved the Graduation Programme and the public announcement contents to guide the prospective graduands as they are expected to clear with the relevant offices of the University by Monday 9th November, 2026. See the attached, downloadable Announcement.
Members who attended the meeting were Mr. Angela Geoffrey, Academic Registrar, Dr. Michael Peter Owiny, Director Quality Assurance Officer, Dr. Awio John Peter, Ag. DCS, Dr. Elizabeth Amongi, Dean Faculty of Education, Dr. Olwa Francis, Ag. Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Marc Sam Opollo Dean, Faculty of Public Health, Mr. Ojuka Nelson, Dean Faculty of Computing and Information Sciences, Assoc. Prof. Ojuka Edward, Dr. Andrew Ojulong, Senior Librarian, Musosa Muzaham, HoD-Economics & Statistics, Mr. Odwar Vincent, Ag. Dean Faculty of Management Sciences, Mr. Okuna Victor, HoD Public Administration and Management.
Others are Mr. Opio Denis Otema, Senior Assistant Secretary, Mr. James Bond Opok Ag. Dean of Students, Mr. Opito Sam, Deputy Chief Estates Officer, Mr. Opolo Peace, Senior Security Officer, Mr. Tom Omute, Ms. Harriet Ayo and Mr. Ojok Quinto.