UI programme of events for the 2025 convocation and foundation day ceremonies

The University of Ibadan—Nigeria’s premier university—once again stands poised to celebrate a proud tradition of academic excellence, innovation, and community. The 2025 Convocation and Foundation Day Ceremonies mark not just a moment of achievement for graduating students, but also a reflection of the institution’s enduring commitment to knowledge, leadership, and service.

From inspiring speeches to joyful celebrations, this year’s programme of events promises a memorable blend of reflection, recognition, and renewal. Here’s a full look at the schedule as the University of Ibadan honors its past, celebrates its present, and looks forward to an even brighter future.

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR THE 2025 CONVOCATION AND FOUNDATION DAY CEREMONIES

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 Limited, Ado Awaye, Oyo State
Keynote Speaker: Mr. Adegbite Falade, MD/CEO, Aradel Holdings Ltd
Time: 9 a.m.
Venue: International Conference Centre

Tuesday, 4 November, 2025

University of Ibadan Research Development (UI-RESDEV) Fair (DAY 2)
Time: 9 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 Managing Director, Providus Bank
Time: 9 a.m.
Venue: International Conference Centre

Thursday, 6 November, 2025

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Fair (DAY 2)
Time: 9 a.m.
Venue: International Conference Centre

Friday, 7 November, 2025

U.I. Career Fair
Theme: Tech, Talent and Tomorrow: Preparing Nigerian Youth for Global Opportunities
Keynote Speaker: Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu, MD/CEO, First Bank of Nigeria Limited
Time: 9 a.m.
Venue: International Conference Centre

Jumat Service
Time: 1 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, Honourable Minister of State for Health
Time: 10 a.m.
Venue: Trenchard Hall

Sunday, 9 November, 2025

Night of Music
Time: 5 p.m.
Venue: Trenchard Hall

Monday, 10 November, 2025

Health Rally
Time: 10 a.m.
Venue: Trenchard Hall

Rehearsals
(Principal Officers, Provosts, Deans, Faculty Officers, and Ceremonial Committee Members)
Time: 3 p.m.
Venue: International Conference Centre

Tuesday, 11 November, 2025

Day 1 – 2025 Convocation Ceremonies
Admission to First Degrees in the Faculties of Arts, Science, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Public Health, Dentistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences
Commencement Speaker:
Dr. Abel Kehinde Adegoke, GP, Principal & Senior/Executive Partner and Primary Care Cardiovascular Physician, Hamilton Medical Centre, Birkenhead, Wirral, UK
Time: 10 a.m.
Venue: International Conference Centre

Convocation Lecture
Speaker: H.E. Professor Sarah Anyang Agbor, Former Commissioner for Human Resources, Science, and Technology, African Union Commission
Title: Agenda 2063: All Hands on Deck for the Africa We Want
Time: 4 p.m.
Venue: Trenchard Hall

Wednesday, 12 November, 2025

Day 2 – 2025 Convocation Ceremonies
Admission to First Degrees in the Faculties of Agriculture, The Social Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Technology, Law, Economics and Management Sciences, Renewable Natural Resources
Commencement Speaker: Mrs. Bola Olajomi-Otubu, MD/CEO, Beige Spaces Limited, Lagos
Time: 10 a.m.
Venue: International Conference Centre

Thursday, 13 November, 2025

Day 3 – 2025 Convocation Ceremonies
Admission to First Degrees in the Faculties of Education, Environmental Design and Management
Commencement Speaker: Dr. Charles Tolulope Akinsete, Department of English, Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Time: 10 a.m.
Venue: International Conference Centre

Friday, 14 November, 2025

Day 4 – 2025 Convocation Ceremonies
Award of Postgraduate Diplomas and Admission to Higher Degrees (Master’s, M.Phil.) in the Faculties of:
Arts, Education, Veterinary Medicine, Technology, Economics and Management Sciences, Renewable Natural Resources, Environmental Design and Management, Multidisciplinary Studies, and Institute of Education
Time: 10 a.m.
Venue: International Conference Centre

Command Performance:
Title: Even Kins are Guilty
Written by: Keye Abiona
Directed by: Olanike Onimisi
(Invited Guests Only)
Time: 6 p.m.
Venue: Wole Soyinka Theatre

Saturday, 15 November, 2025

Day 5 – 2025 Convocation Ceremonies
Award of Postgraduate Diplomas and Admission to Higher Degrees (Master’s, M.Phil.) in the Faculties of:
Science, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Agriculture, The 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 a.m.
Venue: International Conference Centre

Sunday, 16 November, 2025

Foundation Day Service
Time: 10 a.m.
Venue: Chapel of the Resurrection

Monday, 17 November, 2025

Day 6 – 2025 Foundation Day Ceremonies
Conferment of Honorary Degrees
Admission to Higher Degrees (Doctorate) of PAULESI and the University of Ibadan
Time: 10 a.m.
Venue: International Conference Centre

Signed:
G. O. Saliu, fspsp, FNIM, FCIML, MANUPA, MAUA
Registrar and Secretary to Senate