UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN (UNILORIN) ANNOUNCES PROGRAMME FOR 41ST CONVOCATION CEREMONIES
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has announced the programme of activities for its 41st Convocation Ceremonies, scheduled to take place from Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the university’s Main Campus in Ilorin, Kwara State.
The announcement was contained in an official information circular signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, M.A. Alfanla.
The 41st Convocation will feature the conferment of First and Higher Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates, as well as the presentation of prizes to deserving graduands.
UNILORIN 41ST CONVOCATION: PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
Friday, October 16, 2026
The ceremonies will commence with a Special Juma’at Service at the UNILORIN Central Mosque.
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 18, 2026
An Interdenominational Service will be held at the Chapel of the Light.
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Monday, October 19, 2026
The Vice-Chancellor’s Press Briefing and Media Chat will take place at the University Auditorium.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
This will be followed by a rehearsal on logistics involving principal officers and other stakeholders.
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The university will stage its convocation play, *The Death of the King’s Horseman, written by *Abdulmalik A. Amali.
Venue: Performing and Film Arts Theatre
The play will be presented in two sessions:
- 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
CONVOCATION DAY I
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The first convocation day will feature graduands from the following faculties and units:
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Agriculture (Home Economics)
- Faculty of Clinical Sciences (Nursing)
- Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences
- Faculty of Environmental Sciences (Architecture)
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Institute of Education
CONVOCATION DAY II
Thursday, October 22, 2026
The second convocation day will feature graduands from:
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Environmental Sciences
- Faculty of Life Sciences
- Faculty of Management Sciences
- Faculty of Physical Sciences
CONVOCATION DAY III
Friday, October 23, 2026
The university will hold its 41st Convocation Lecture with the theme:
“From Lecture Hall to Cabinet Room: The Journey from Academia to Public Leadership.”
The lecture will be delivered by Hon. Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie, Honourable Minister, Ministry of Technical and Higher Education of Sierra Leone.
Venue: University Auditorium
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Other activities scheduled for the day include the presentation of degrees to graduands from several faculties, a cocktail for the convocation lecturer, a Special Juma’at Service, commissioning of projects by the Visitor, and the Convocation Luncheon and Staff Merit Awards.
Sunday, October 25, 2026
The 41st Convocation activities will conclude with a Thanksgiving Service at St. Thomas Aquinas Chaplaincy.
Time: 9:00 a.m.
UNILORIN ANNOUNCES CONVOCATION CHARGES
The University of Ilorin has also outlined mandatory payments for graduands, regardless of whether they attend the ceremonies, except where otherwise indicated.
The listed charges include:
- Undergraduate graduands: ₦20,000 for student’s copy of transcript and certificate
- Master’s and other postgraduate graduands: ₦20,000 for student’s copy of transcript and certificate
- Ph.D. graduands: ₦10,000 certificate fee
- Diploma graduands: ₦20,000 for certificate and student’s copy of transcript
Other applicable items include academic gown hire, Order of Proceedings, muffler, lapel pin, certificate holder, student ID card (NYSC) and service charge, depending on the category of the graduand.
The university stated that items marked with an asterisk will be coordinated by Unilorin Holdings Limited.
COLLECTION AND RETURN OF ACADEMIC GOWNS
The Order of Proceedings and academic gowns will be available for collection from Monday, October 19, 2026, at the respective faculties and the Postgraduate School.
Graduands are required to present evidence of payment before collecting the items.
Graduands attending the convocation ceremonies are required to participate in the Academic Procession and wear the approved academic outfits.
All hired gowns must be returned to the respective Faculty Officers on or before Monday, October 26, 2026.
Gowns returned after the deadline will attract a ₦5,000 daily fine.
PAYMENT AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUANDS
Graduands are expected to make their payments through the University of Ilorin Convocation Portal.
Payments are to be made using MasterCard or Visa ATM cards, with sufficient funds to cover the required charges and applicable bank charges.
The university also stated that the purchase of the university’s academic gown is mandatory for Ph.D. graduands.
Ph.D. graduands are expected to contact the Technical Entrepreneurship Centre (TEC), University of Ilorin, for the purchase of the gown.
All graduands are also expected to download and complete the University of Ilorin Alumni Association Google Form from the university website and retain evidence of submission.
UNILORIN GRADUANDS ADVISED TO CHECK GRADUATION STATUS
The university advised all graduands to check the official University of Ilorin website for the list of graduands and confirmation of their graduation status.
Graduands are encouraged to carefully follow all instructions regarding payment, gown collection, academic procession, documentation and other requirements ahead of the 41st Convocation Ceremonies.
The University of Ilorin wishes all graduands a successful convocation ceremony and congratulates them on the completion of their academic programmes.