JOSEPH AYO BABALOLA UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES 20TH ANNIVERSARY AND 17TH CONVOCATION CEREMONY

The Vice-Chancellor of Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, Professor Olasebikan Alade Fakolujo, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, Governing Council, Senate, Management and Staff, has invited the general public to the university’s 20th Anniversary Celebration and 17th Convocation Ceremony.

The landmark celebration will feature a series of academic, social and commemorative activities, culminating in the 17th Convocation Ceremony where higher degrees and first degrees will be awarded. The university will also confer honorary degrees as part of the ceremony.

GRAND FINALE OF THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY AND CONVOCATION

The grand finale of the celebration is scheduled as follows:

Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Venue: Oba Oladele Olashore Auditorium
Time: 10:00 AM Prompt

The event will mark the culmination of the university’s anniversary and convocation activities.

FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The multi-day celebration will commence on Monday, October 12, 2026, and continue through Sunday, October 25, 2026.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026

Exhibition and Documentary

Venue: Oba Oladele Olashore and Grace Park
Time: 9:00 AM

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026

Campus Tour

Time: 1:00 PM

This will be followed by the:

Chancellor’s Dinner and Award
Time: 7:00 PM

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026

Vice-Chancellor’s Interactive Session

Venue: Oba Oladele Olashore Auditorium
Time: 11:00 AM

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026

Students’ Union Day

Venue: Oba Oladele Olashore Auditorium
Time: 9:00 AM

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026

Trade and Technology Fair / Music, Comedy and Social Media Evening

Venue: Grace Park
Time: 9:00 AM

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026

Alumni Day

Venue: Grace Park
Time: 9:00 AM

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026

Special Sunday Service

Venue: Oba Oladele Olashore Auditorium
Time: 8:00 AM

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026

Vice-Chancellor’s Convocation Press Conference

Venue: Senate Chamber
Time: 10:00 AM

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026

Joseph Ayo Babalola University Book Presentation

Venue: Oba Oladele Olashore Auditorium
Time: 10:00 AM

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2026

Revival with Prophet Hezekiah Oladeji

Venue: Oba Oladele Olashore Auditorium
Time: 12:00 PM

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026

17th Convocation Lecture

Venue: Oba Oladele Olashore Auditorium
Time: 1:00 PM

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026

17th Convocation Ceremony

Venue: Oba Oladele Olashore Auditorium
Time: 10:00 AM

The ceremony will feature the conferment of honorary degrees as well as the award of higher degrees and first degrees to graduating students.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2026

Anniversary Thanksgiving

Venue: Oba Oladele Olashore Auditorium

Special Sunday School: 8:00 AM
Thanksgiving Service: 9:00 AM

TWO DECADES OF JOSEPH AYO BABALOLA UNIVERSITY

The 20th Anniversary celebration provides an opportunity for the university community, alumni, students, staff and members of the public to commemorate two decades of the institution’s existence.

The anniversary will run alongside the 17th Convocation Ceremony, bringing together academic, social, cultural and commemorative activities.

The university has therefore invited members of the public, parents, students, alumni, academics and other stakeholders to participate in the various activities scheduled for the celebration.

The double celebration will culminate in the graduation of the latest set of degree recipients and the commemoration of 20 years of Joseph Ayo Babalola University.