The University of Ibadan (UI)—Nigeria’s premier university—once again prepares to celebrate its proud tradition of academic excellence, innovation, and community impact.
The 2025 Convocation and Foundation Day Ceremonies mark both a moment of achievement for graduating students and a reflection of the university’s enduring commitment to knowledge, leadership, and service.
From inspiring speeches to joyful celebrations, this year’s programme promises a memorable blend of reflection, recognition, and renewal.
Programme of Events
Monday, 3 November 2025
University of Ibadan Research Development (UI-RESDEV) Fair – Day 1
- Theme: Research, Innovation and Development: A Tripod for Meeting Societal Needs
- Chairman: Mrs. Yemisi Iranloye, CEO, Psaltery International Company Ltd., Oyo State
- Keynote Speaker: Mr. Adegbite Falade, MD/CEO, Aradel Holdings Ltd.
- Time: 9:00 a.m.
- Venue: International Conference Centre
Tuesday, 4 November 2025
UI-RESDEV Fair – Day 2
- Time: 9:00 a.m.
- Venue: International Conference Centre
Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Fair – Day 1
- Theme: Inspiring Next-GENS SMEs
- Keynote Speaker: Mr. Kingsley Aigbokhaevbo, Deputy MD, Providus Bank
- Time: 9:00 a.m.
- Venue: International Conference Centre
Thursday, 6 November 2025
SMEs Fair – Day 2
- Time: 9:00 a.m.
- Venue: International Conference Centre
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Friday, 7 November 2025
UI Career Fair
- Theme: Tech, Talent and Tomorrow: Preparing Nigerian Youth for Global Opportunities
- Keynote Speaker: Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu, MD/CEO, First Bank of Nigeria Ltd.
- Time: 9:00 a.m.
- Venue: International Conference Centre
Jumat Service
- Time: 1:00 p.m.
- Venue: UI Mosque
Saturday, 8 November 2025
University of Ibadan Research Foundation Day
- Theme: Strengthening Resilience in Adolescents and Youth Development in Africa: Co-creating Strategies and Policy Options on Mental Health, SRH, and Nutrition
- Keynote Speaker: Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, Minister of State for Health
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Venue: Trenchard Hall
Sunday, 9 November 2025
Night of Music
- Time: 5:00 p.m.
- Venue: Trenchard Hall
Monday, 10 November 2025
Health Rally
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Venue: Trenchard Hall
Rehearsals (Principal Officers, Provosts, Deans, Faculty Officers, Ceremonial Committee Members)
- Time: 3:00 p.m.
- Venue: International Conference Centre
Tuesday, 11 November 2025
Day 1 – Convocation Ceremonies
- Admission to First Degrees in Arts, Science, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Public Health, Dentistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Commencement Speaker: Dr. Abel Kehinde Adegoke, GP and Cardiovascular Physician, UK
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Venue: International Conference Centre
Convocation Lecture
- Speaker: H.E. Professor Sarah Anyang Agbor, Former AU Commissioner for HR, Science & Technology
- Title: Agenda 2063: All Hands on Deck for the Africa We Want
- Time: 4:00 p.m.
- Venue: Trenchard Hall
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Day 2 – Convocation Ceremonies
- Admission to First Degrees in Agriculture, Social Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Technology, Law, Economics and Management Sciences, Renewable Natural Resources
- Commencement Speaker: Mrs. Bola Olajomi-Otubu, MD/CEO, Beige Spaces Ltd., Lagos
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Venue: International Conference Centre
Thursday, 13 November 2025
Day 3 – Convocation Ceremonies
- Admission to First Degrees in Education, Environmental Design and Management
- Commencement Speaker: Dr. Charles Tolulope Akinsete, Department of English, UI
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Venue: International Conference Centre
Friday, 14 November 2025
Day 4 – Convocation Ceremonies
- Award of Postgraduate Diplomas and Admission to Higher Degrees (Master’s, M.Phil.) in Arts, Education, Veterinary Medicine, Technology, Economics and Management Sciences, Renewable Natural Resources, Environmental Design and Management, Multidisciplinary Studies, and Institute of Education
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Venue: International Conference Centre
Command Performance (Invited Guests Only)
- Title: Even Kins are Guilty
- Written by: Keye Abiona
- Directed by: Olanike Onimisi
- Time: 6:00 p.m.
- Venue: Wole Soyinka Theatre
Saturday, 15 November 2025
Day 5 – Convocation Ceremonies
- Award of Postgraduate Diplomas and Admission to Higher Degrees (Master’s, M.Phil.) in Science, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Agriculture, Social Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Law, Public Health, Institute of African Studies, Institute of Child Health, and School of Business
- Admission to Higher Degree (Master’s) of PAULESI
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Venue: International Conference Centre
Sunday, 16 November 2025
Foundation Day Service
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Venue: Chapel of the Resurrection
Monday, 17 November 2025
Day 6 – Foundation Day Ceremonies
- Conferment of Honorary Degrees
- Admission to Doctoral Degrees of PAULESI and the University of Ibadan
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Venue: International Conference Centre
Signed:
G. O. Saliu, fspsp, FNIM, FCIML, MANUPA, MAUA
Registrar and Secretary to Senate
Credit: Allschool, Allcbt
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