JOSEPH AYO BABALOLA UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES 20TH ANNIVERSARY AND 17TH CONVOCATION CEREMONY
The Management of Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, has announced plans for the institution's 20th Anniversary and 17th Convocation Ceremony.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olasebikan Alade Fakolujo, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, Governing Council, Senate, Management and Staff of the university, has invited members of the general public to participate in the week-long celebration.
The programme will feature a series of academic, social and institutional activities, including the conferment of honorary degrees and the award of higher and first degrees to graduating students.
GRAND FINALE
The 17th Convocation Ceremony and grand finale of the anniversary celebration is scheduled as follows:
Date: Friday, 23rd October 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. prompt
Venue: Oba Oladele Olashore Auditorium
The event will mark the culmination of the university's anniversary activities and the graduation of the latest set of degree recipients.
FULL SCHEDULE OF ANNIVERSARY AND CONVOCATION ACTIVITIES
The multi-day celebration will commence on Monday, 12th October 2026, with several activities scheduled throughout the period.
Monday, 12th October 2026
Exhibition and Documentary
Venue: Oba Oladele Olashore and Grace Park
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, 13th October 2026
Campus Tour
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Chancellor's Dinner and Award
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 14th October 2026
Vice-Chancellor's Interactive Session
Venue: Oba Oladele Olashore Auditorium
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, 15th October 2026
Students' Union Day
Venue: Oba Oladele Olashore Auditorium
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Friday, 16th October 2026
Trade and Technology Fair / Music, Comedy and Social Media Evening
Venue: Grace Park
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Saturday, 17th October 2026
Alumni Day
Venue: Grace Park
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, 18th October 2026
Special Sunday Service
Venue: Oba Oladele Olashore Auditorium
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Monday, 19th October 2026
Vice-Chancellor's Convocation Press Conference
Venue: Senate Chamber
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, 20th October 2026
JABU Book Presentation
Venue: Oba Oladele Olashore Auditorium
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, 21st October 2026
Revival with Prophet Hezekiah Oladeji
Venue: Oba Oladele Olashore Auditorium
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, 22nd October 2026
17th Convocation Lecture
Venue: Oba Oladele Olashore Auditorium
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Friday, 23rd October 2026
17th Convocation Ceremony
Venue: Oba Oladele Olashore Auditorium
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, 25th October 2026
Anniversary Thanksgiving
Venue: Oba Oladele Olashore Auditorium
Special Sunday School: 8:00 a.m.
Thanksgiving Service: 9:00 a.m.
TWO DECADES OF JOSEPH AYO BABALOLA UNIVERSITY
The 20th Anniversary celebration provides an opportunity for the university community to commemorate two decades of the institution's existence and development.
The celebration will also culminate in the 17th Convocation Ceremony, where honorary degrees, higher degrees and first degrees will be conferred and awarded.
Members of the university community, alumni, graduating students, parents, invited guests and the general public are expected to participate in the various activities scheduled for the anniversary and convocation celebration.