UNILORIN 50th Anniversary Programme Schedule

The 50th Anniversary celebrations mark a major milestone for the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) as it turns fifty years since its founding.

The week-long programme is scheduled to take place from Sunday, 23rd November to Friday, 28th November 2025. The event line-up includes thanksgiving services, lectures, alumni activities, and cultural showcases that reflect the university’s heritage and achievements.

UNILORIN 50th Anniversary Programme Schedule

Day 1 – Anniversary Thanksgiving Service (Sunday, 23rd November 2025)

10:00 a.m. – Anniversary Service and Thanksgiving

Venue: Unilorin Chapels

Day 2 – Awareness (Monday, 24th November 2025)

07:00 a.m. – Unilorin @50 Walk with branded T-shirts

Venue: University Roundabout

01:00 p.m. – VC Dialogue with All Former Principal Officers

04:00 p.m. – Son of Iron (Special Screening and Unilorin Premiere of Nollywood Movie)

Venue: University Auditorium

Day 3 – Press Briefing (Tuesday, 25th November 2025)

10:00 a.m. – Vice Chancellor’s Press Briefing and Courtesy Visits

Venue: Auditorium Basement

Day 4 – Alumni Day, Fundraising, and Anniversary Play (Wednesday, 26th November 2025)

10:00 a.m. – Alumni Colloquium and Presentation from Notable Alumni

Representation of Sets 1–45

Fundraising for Alumni Project (Innovation and Transcript Hubs)

Venue: University Auditorium

02:00 p.m. – Alumni Luncheon

Venue: Multi-purpose Hall

06:00 p.m. – Anniversary Play – Department of Performing Arts

Venue: Performing Arts Theatre

Day 5 – 50th Anniversary Ceremony and Dinner (Thursday, 27th November 2025)

10:00 a.m. – 50th Anniversary Ceremony

Anniversary Lecture by Professor PLO Lumumba

Book Presentation: Unilorin @50

Goodwill Messages from Guests and Alumni

Launching of ₦50 Billion Endowment Fund

Special Recognitions

Venue: University Auditorium

07:00 p.m. – Anniversary Dinner

Venue: Multi-purpose Hall

Day 6 – Prayers and Sports (Friday, 28th November 2025)

10:00 a.m. – VC Dialogue with Students’ Union

01:30 p.m. – Anniversary Jumaa’t Prayer

Venue: University Mosque

04:00 p.m. – Sporting Activities

Venue: University Sports Arena

UNILORIN 50th Anniversary Committee

Chairman: Professor O.A. Mokoulu – 08037137407

Secretary: Mrs. Taiwo K. Afolayan – 08033352540