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.

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.

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:

  • Friday, 17th October 2025
    Special Jum’at Service
    Venue: Unilorin Central Mosque
    Time: 1:30 p.m.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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    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.