AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY,ILORIN ANNOUNCES 16TH CONVOCATION CEREMONY 

The management of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria, has announced its 16th Convocation Ceremony, scheduled to hold on Tuesday, December 15, and Wednesday, December 16, 2026.

According to the invitation issued by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Lateef Folorunsho Oladimeji, FCIPM, the university has invited distinguished personalities, guests, graduands and members of the university community to the ceremony at its campus in Ilorin, Kwara State.

Al-Hikmah University, recognised as Nigeria’s first Islamic faith-based university, will use the occasion to celebrate graduands, award degrees and present special prizes. The programme will also feature a convocation lecture, a special Juma’at service, a press briefing and the commissioning of projects.

The university has advised invited guests to be seated by 9:00 a.m. on each day of the convocation ceremony.

AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY 16TH CONVOCATION CEREMONY: KEY DETAILS

The following are the major details of the 16th Convocation Ceremony as provided in the university’s announcement.

AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY 16TH CONVOCATION PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

The university has outlined several activities leading up to and forming part of the convocation ceremony. The programme begins with the Vice-Chancellor’s press briefing on December 8 and continues through the main convocation events on December 15 and 16.

1. Vice-Chancellor’s Press Briefing

The first event in the programme is a press briefing by the Vice-Chancellor.

• Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026
• Time: 10:00 a.m.
• Venue: Senate Room, College of Health Sciences, Adeta Campus, Ilorin

The briefing is expected to provide an opportunity to communicate information about the convocation ceremony and the university’s preparations for the event.

2. Special Juma’at Service

A special Juma’at service has been scheduled as part of the activities preceding the convocation.

• Date: Friday, December 11, 2026
• Time: 2:00 p.m.
• Venue: University Mosque, Adeta Campus, Ilorin

The service forms part of the university’s official programme ahead of the main convocation activities.

3. Award of Degrees, Diplomas and Special Prizes

The first day of the main convocation ceremony will feature the award of degrees to graduands from several faculties and academic areas.

• Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2026
• Time: 10:00 a.m.
• Venue: Moot Court, Atere Campus, Ilorin

According to the programme, the award of degrees will cover the following areas:

• Agriculture
• Education
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Management Sciences
• Computing
• Diplomas
• Special prizes

Graduands and invited guests are advised to take note of the date and venue and follow any additional instructions issued by the university.

4. Convocation Lecture

The convocation lecture is scheduled for the second day of the ceremony.

• Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2026
• Time: 10:00 a.m.
• Venue: Moot Court, Atere Campus, Ilorin

The lecture will be delivered by Emeritus Professor Is-haq Olarenwaju Oloyede, CON, FNAL, a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin and the immediate past Secretary, Registrar and Chief Executive of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), as identified in the university’s invitation.

The convocation lecture is one of the major highlights of the programme, bringing an experienced academic and higher education administrator to address attendees.

5. Award of Degrees and Commissioning of Projects

The second day will also feature the award of degrees in additional academic areas, higher degrees, special prizes and the commissioning of projects.

The programme lists the following areas:

• Basic Medical Sciences
• Nursing
• Law
• Natural and Applied Sciences
• Higher degrees
• Special prizes

The project commissioning is also scheduled as part of this event.

• Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2026
• Time: 2:00 p.m.

The supplied announcement does not separately state the venue for this afternoon event. Graduands and guests should consult the university’s official communication for any further venue or attendance instructions.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO GRADUANDS AND INVITED GUESTS

The university has requested that guests be seated by 9:00 a.m. on each day of the main convocation ceremony.

Graduands, families, invited dignitaries and members of the university community are advised to plan their arrival accordingly.

Those attending the ceremony should also confirm any specific requirements relating to academic gowns, procession arrangements, guest access and other convocation procedures through the university’s official channels.

Guests who require further information may contact the officials listed on the invitation.

RSVP AND CONTACT INFORMATION

The university has provided the following contacts for enquiries and confirmation of attendance:

• Dr. K. A. Oladimeji, Registrar: 0813 301 5398
• Dr. S. L. Nurudeen, Chairman, Ceremonials Committee: 0812 334 7422

Guests are advised to verify contact details against the official invitation before making enquiries.

CONCLUSION

Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, has announced its 16th Convocation Ceremony for Tuesday, December 15, and Wednesday, December 16, 2026.

The programme includes the award of degrees and diplomas, presentation of special prizes, a convocation lecture by Emeritus Professor Is-haq Olarenwaju Oloyede, a special Juma’at service, a press briefing and the commissioning of projects.

Graduands and invited guests should take note of the event dates and venues and ensure they are seated by 9:00 a.m. on each day of the main convocation ceremony.

Further details about attendance and other arrangements should be obtained from Al-Hikmah University’s official communication channels.