The University of Ilorin has officially announced and confirmed that its 40th convocation ceremony will take place in October 2025, while its 50th anniversary celebration has been scheduled for 23rd to 28th November, 2025. The institution made this clarification on 3rd August 2025 (today) via its verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, @UnilorinNGR, in response to a question from a user inquiring whether both events would be combined.
The tweet, which has since attracted attention within the university community, reads: “The #UNILORIN40thConvocation is confirmed for October, and the #UNILORINat50 Celebration will take place in November, so there won’t be a clash. Cheers 🥂.” This announcement firmly dismisses any speculation that the university’s golden jubilee anniversary might be held jointly with the academic convocation, a concern raised by a follower with the username @bayonleOlaifa\_.
According to the clarification, both events are to be celebrated separately to maintain their unique significance and avoid scheduling conflicts. The anniversary, marking 50 years of academic excellence, institutional growth, and societal impact, will take place in November. Meanwhile, the convocation ceremony — a major highlight of the academic calendar — will be observed in October, as has been the university’s long-standing tradition.
While specific dates for the convocation are yet to be disclosed, the assurance of a distinct schedule allows adequate preparation by graduating students, staff, alumni, and invited guests. The anniversary celebration, on the other hand, is expected to feature a range of activities, including historical retrospectives, cultural exhibitions, keynote lectures, and community engagement events, all aimed at honouring the institution’s legacy.
Everyone is urged to stay tuned for the dates of Convocation to be officially announced. You can trust the Campus Report team to bring to your notice promptly the dates.
