UNILORIN Releases Schedule for 50th Anniversary Celebration

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has unveiled the official programme of events for its 50th Anniversary Celebration, scheduled to hold from Sunday, 23rd November to Friday, 28th November 2025.

The week-long activities will feature thanksgiving services, lectures, alumni engagements, cultural displays, and fundraising events reflecting the institution’s five decades of academic excellence.

Programme Schedule:

Day 1 – Anniversary Thanksgiving Service (Sunday, 23rd November 2025)

• 10:00 a.m. – Anniversary Service and Thanksgiving
  Venue: Unilorin Chapels

Day 2 – Awareness (Monday, 24th November 2025)

• 07:00 a.m. – Unilorin @50 Walk with Branded T-shirts
  Venue: University Roundabout
• 01:00 p.m. – Vice Chancellor’s Dialogue with All Former Principal Officers
• 04:00 p.m. – Son of Iron (Special Screening and Unilorin Premiere of Nollywood Movie)
  Venue: University Auditorium

Day 3 – Press Briefing (Tuesday, 25th November 2025)

• 10:00 a.m. – Vice Chancellor’s Press Briefing and Courtesy Visits
  Venue: Auditorium Basement

Day 4 – Alumni Day, Fundraising, and Anniversary Play (Wednesday, 26th November 2025)

• 10:00 a.m. – Alumni Colloquium and Presentation from Notable Alumni (Sets 1–45)
  Fundraising for Alumni Project (Innovation and Transcript Hubs)
  Venue: University Auditorium
• 02:00 p.m. – Alumni Luncheon
  Venue: Multi-purpose Hall
• 06:00 p.m. – Anniversary Play by the Department of Performing Arts
  Venue: Performing Arts Theatre

Day 5 – 50th Anniversary Ceremony and Dinner (Thursday, 27th November 2025)

• 10:00 a.m. – 50th Anniversary Ceremony
  • Anniversary Lecture by Professor PLO Lumumba
  • Book Presentation: Unilorin @50
  • Goodwill Messages from Guests and Alumni
  • Launching of ₦50 Billion Endowment Fund
  • Special Recognitions
    Venue: University Auditorium
• 07:00 p.m. – Anniversary Dinner
  Venue: Multi-purpose Hall

Day 6 – Prayers and Sports (Friday, 28th November 2025)

• 10:00 a.m. – VC Dialogue with Students’ Union
• 01:30 p.m. – Anniversary Jumaa’t Prayer
  Venue: University Mosque
• 04:00 p.m. – Sporting Activities
  Venue: University Sports Arena

Anniversary Committee:

• Chairman: Professor O.A. Mokoulu – 08037137407
• Secretary: Mrs. Taiwo K. Afolayan – 08033352540