The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has officially announced the comprehensive programme of events for its 41st Convocation Ceremonies, celebrating the conferment of First and Higher Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates, and prizes to deserving graduands.
According to an official information circular signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, M.A. Alfanla, the ceremonies will take place from Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the Main Campus in Ilorin, Kwara State.
Week-at-a-Glance Programme of Events
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Friday, October 16: Special Juma’at Service at the UNILORIN Central Mosque — 1:30 p.m.
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Sunday, October 18: Interdenominational Service at the Chapel of the Light — 9:00 a.m.
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Monday, October 19:
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Vice-Chancellor’s Press Briefing & Media Chat (University Auditorium) — 10:00 a.m.
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Logistics Rehearsal for Principal Officers — 3:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, October 20: Convocation Play (The Death of the King’s Horseman by Abdulmalik A. Amali) at the Performing & Film Arts Theatre (Two sessions: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM & 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM).
Convocation Days & Faculty Schedule
• Convocation Day I (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)
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Faculties & Institutes: Education, Agriculture (Home Economics), Clinical Sciences (Nursing), Communication and Information Sciences, Environmental Sciences (Architecture), Social Sciences, and the Institute of Education.
• Convocation Day II (Thursday, October 22, 2026)
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Faculties: Arts, Basic Medical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Life Sciences, Management Sciences, and Physical Sciences.
• Convocation Day III & Convocation Lecture (Friday, October 23, 2026)
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Highlight: The Convocation Lecture titled “From Lecture Hall to Cabinet Room: The Journey from Academia to Public Leadership,” to be delivered by Hon. Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie (Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Sierra Leone) at 9:00 a.m. in the University Auditorium.
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Other Events: Presentation of degrees for remaining faculties, project commissioning by the Visitor, Convocation Luncheon, and Staff Merit Awards.
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Sunday, October 25: Closing Thanksgiving Service at St. Thomas Aquinas Chaplaincy — 9:00 a.m.
Mandatory Graduand Charges & Payments
All graduands (whether attending the ceremony or not) are required to fulfill mandatory fee requirements via the UNILORIN Convocation Portal using a MasterCard or Visa ATM card:
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Undergraduate & Diploma Graduands: ₦20,000 (covers student’s copy of transcript and certificate).
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Master’s & Postgraduate Graduands: ₦20,000 (covers transcript and certificate).
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Ph.D. Graduands: ₦10,000 (certificate fee).
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Note: Additional charges apply for items such as academic gown hires, order of proceedings, mufflers, lapel pins, and ID cards.
Academic Gowns & Return Guidelines
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Collection: Available starting Monday, October 19, 2026, at respective faculties and the Postgraduate School upon presentation of payment evidence.
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Return Deadline: All hired academic gowns must be returned to respective Faculty Officers on or before Monday, October 26, 2026.
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Late Penalty: Gowns returned after the deadline will attract a ₦5,000 daily fine.
Important: Graduands attending the physical ceremonies must participate fully in the Academic Procession wearing approved academic outfits. Monitor official UNILORIN portals for any further updates.
