OAU Releases Full Programme of Events for its 49th Convocation Ceremony; The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has announced the official programme of events for its 49th Convocation Ceremony, a landmark celebration that reflects the institution’s long-standing commitment to academic excellence, innovation and national development.
The multi-day convocation features the award of diplomas, first degrees, postgraduate degrees, honorary degrees, a convocation lecture, a convocation play, and other special activities designed to celebrate achievements within the university community.
Below is the detailed schedule of events.
OAU 49th Convocation Ceremony Programme of Events
Wednesday, 10th December 2025
Award of Diploma Degrees
- Venue: Department of Local Government Studies
- Time: 10:00 a.m
Thursday, 11th December 2025
Conferment of First Degrees
(Administration, Arts, Education, Law, and Social Sciences)
- Venue: Oduduwa Hall Amphitheatre
- Time: 10:00 a.m
Convocation Play
Madam Tinubu by Akinwumi Ishola
- Venue: Oduduwa Hall
- Time: 7:00 p.m – 9:00 p.m
Friday, 12th December 2025
Conferment of First Degrees
(Agriculture, Computing Science and Engineering, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Dentistry, Environmental Design and Management, Pharmacy, Science and Technology)
- Venue: Oduduwa Hall Amphitheatre
- Time: 10:00 a.m
Convocation Lecture / Distinguished Award
- Main Lecturer: Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo
- Venue: Oduduwa Hall
- Time: 4:00 p.m – 6:00 p.m
Saturday, 13th December 2025
Conferment of Postgraduate Diplomas, Professional Master’s Degrees, Master’s Degrees, Doctor of Philosophy Degrees, and Honorary Degrees
- Venue: Oduduwa Hall Amphitheatre
- Time: 12:30 p.m
Convocation Lecture and Award of Excellence
(To be delivered and received by the Senate President)
Convocation Luncheon Theme:
Raising a New Generation of Leaders for the World in Such a Difficult Time Through University Education
RSVP Contacts
- Mr. K. A. Bakare, Registrar: 08033967804
- Professor Solomon Adebola, Chairman, Ceremonies Committee: 07098287110
Official Website: www.oauife.edu.ng
