UNILORIN Releases Programme For 40th Convocation Ceremony
The University of Ilorin has announced the schedule for its 40th Convocation Ceremony, which will hold between Friday, 17th October and Sunday, 26th October 2025.
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The University of Ilorin has announced the schedule for its 40th Convocation Ceremony, which will hold between Friday, 17th October and Sunday, 26th October 2025.
The 10-day celebration features religious services, lectures, cultural events, project commissioning, award presentations, and the formal graduation of thousands of students across faculties.
Graduands have been advised to confirm their names, complete all necessary payments, and strictly adhere to the university’s guidelines for a smooth and successful event.
Programme of Events:
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Friday, 17th October 2025
Special Jum’at Service
Venue: Unilorin Central Mosque
Time: 1:30 p.m. -
Sunday, 19th October 2025
Interdenominational Service
Venue: Chapel of the Light
Time: 9:00 a.m. -
Monday, 20th October 2025
Vice-Chancellor’s Press Briefing and Media Chat
Venue: University Auditorium
Time: 10:00 a.m.Convocation Rehearsals
Venue: University Auditorium
Time: 3:00 p.m. -
Tuesday, 21st October 2025
Convocation Play: Joromi by Steve James, choreographed by Felix Akinsipe
Venue: Performing and Film Arts Theatre
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. -
Wednesday, 22nd October 2025
Convocation Lecture by Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, CON
Topic: The Gen-Z Playbook: Navigating Work and the Real World
Venue: University Auditorium
Time: 9:00 a.m.Cocktail Reception
Venue: Multipurpose Hall
Time: 12:30 p.m.Convocation Day I:
Graduation for 4-year programmes and diplomas. Faculties include Arts, Basic Medical Sciences, Education, Life Sciences, Social Sciences, and others. -
Thursday, 23rd October 2025
Convocation Day II:
Graduation for 5- and 6-year programmes as well as postgraduate awards.Commissioning of Projects by the Visitor
Time: 1:30 p.m.Convocation Luncheon and Staff Merit Awards
Time: 4:00 p.m. -
Friday, 24th October 2025
Special Jum’at Service
Venue: Central Mosque
Time: 1:30 p.m. -
Sunday, 26th October 2025
Thanksgiving Service
Venue: St. Thomas Aquinas Chaplaincy
Time: 9:00 a.m.
The university management noted that the ceremony underscores UNILORIN’s tradition of academic excellence and inclusivity, promising a memorable experience for graduands, their families, and the entire university community.
