The University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, has announced the ‘full schedule’ for its 40th convocation ceremony.
The institution’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun submitted in a statement he issued in Ilorin and made available to Team@orientactualmags.com on Tuesday that the event will formally start on Monday, October 20, 2025, with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Wahab Olasupo Egbewole (SAN) presiding over a press conference at the University Auditorium during which he will spotlight the convocation events, highlight some of the achievements recorded on his watch and talked about the uniqueness of the upcoming convocation ceremony which marks the 50th anniversary of the institution.
The performing troupe of the institution’s Department of Performing Arts will also present the Convocation Drama titled ‘Jewromi’ on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
A one-time governor of Lagos State, and former Minister for Works, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola has been invited as Commencement Speaker and he will on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, deliver the Commencement Speech with ‘The Gen-Z Playbook: Navigating Work And The Real World’ as his keynote topic.
October 22,2025, will also be the ‘Convocation Day’ for students at the faculties of Arts, Basic Medical Sciences, Communication and Information Sciences, Education, Environmental Sciences, Life Sciences, Management Sciences, Physical Sciences and Social Sciences who have earned diplomas, certificates and bachelor’s degrees .
Graduation for the 5&6 year programme , postgraduate degrees, award of prizes and first degrees for those who are in the faculties of Agriculture, Engineering and Technology, Environmental Sciences, Basic Clinical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Law, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Veterinary Medicine will hold on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
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