The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Lateef Folorunsho Oladimeji, FCIPM, on behalf of the Council, Senate, Staff, and Students of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria (the premier Islamic faith-based university in Nigeria), cordially invites graduands, parents, dignitaries, and the general public to the institution’s 16th Convocation Ceremony.
The multi-day celebration will culminate in the award of first degrees, higher degrees, diplomas, special prizes, and the commissioning of landmark university projects.
Convocation Overview
Full Schedule of Events
Pre-Convocation Activities
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Vice-Chancellor’s Press Briefing
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Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | Time: 10:00 AM
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Venue: Senate Room, College of Health Sciences, Adeta Campus, Ilorin
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Special Juma’at Service
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Date: Friday, December 11, 2026 | Time: 2:00 PM
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Venue: University Central Mosque, Adeta Campus, Ilorin
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Day 1: Award of Degrees & Diplomas
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Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2026 | Time: 10:00 AM (Guests seated by 9:00 AM)
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Venue: Moot Court, Atere Campus, Ilorin
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Activities: Award of First Degrees, Diplomas, and Presentation of Special Prizes for:
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Faculty of Agriculture
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Faculty of Education
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Faculty of Management Sciences
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Faculty of Computing
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Day 2: Convocation Lecture, Higher Degrees & Project Commissioning
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Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Morning Session: Convocation Lecture (10:00 AM)
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Venue: Moot Court, Atere Campus, Ilorin
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Convocation Lecturer: Emeritus Professor Is-haq Olarenwaju Oloyede, CON, FNAL (Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilorin)
Afternoon Session: Degrees, Higher Degrees & Commissioning (2:00 PM)
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Activities: Award of Degrees, Postgraduate Higher Degrees, Special Prizes, and Commissioning of Projects for:
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Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
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Faculty of Nursing
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Faculty of Law
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Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences
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Postgraduate School
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Important Information for Graduands & Guests
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Punctuality: Guests, graduands, and parents are respectfully requested to be seated at the venue by 9:00 AM prompt on both days of the main ceremony.
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Academic Gowns & Gown Clearance: Graduands should consult official university channels regarding gown collection fees, clearance procedures, and procession protocols.
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Invitation Cards: Entry into the main convocation hall is strictly by official invitation card.
Enquiries & RSVP
For further information regarding convocation arrangements, please contact the designated officials:
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Dr. K. A. Oladimeji (Registrar): +234 813 301 5398
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Dr. S. L. Nurudeen (Chairman, Ceremonials Committee): +234 812 334 7422
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Official Website: https://www.alhikmah.edu.ng
Congratulations to all 2026 Graduands of Al-Hikmah University!
