Hammed Shittu in Ilorin
The University of Ilorin will be holding its 39th convocation ceremonies, starting on Thursday, October 17, 2024. The event will be marked by various activities, including a Convocation Lecture to be delivered by Chief Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, on Friday, October 18, 2024.
Mr. Kunle Akogun, the University Director of Corporate Affairs, released a statement confirming the schedule of events. He stated that the convocation ceremonies will commence with a press briefing by the vice chancellor on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the University Auditorium at 10.00 a.m.
On Friday, October 18, 2024, Chief Fagbemi will deliver the Convocation Lecture titled “Nurturing Democratic Values and Education for the Future of Nigeria” at the University Auditorium at 9.45 a.m. The Convocation Play, titled “Nilee Wa (In Our Land),” will also be held on the same day at the Performing Arts Theatre of the institution.
The main convocation event for graduates of the 4 Year and 5 Year programs, as well as the Postgraduate School, will take place on Monday, October 21, 2024, and Tuesday, October 22, 2024, respectively.
Moreover, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Visitor of the University, is expected to inaugurate several newly completed projects on the campus.