OAU 49th Convocation Ceremony Programme of Events 2025

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife has released the full programme of events for the 49th Convocation Ceremony.

The convocation runs over several days and covers the award of diploma degrees, first degrees, postgraduate degrees and honorary degrees, along with a convocation play, lecture and special awards. Students, parents and guests can use this guide to plan their visit and keep track of each event.

Overview of the 49th convocation at OAU

The 49th Convocation Ceremony brings together graduating students from many faculties.
Across four days, the university will hold:

• Award of diploma degrees
• Conferment of first degrees for different faculties
• Conferment of postgraduate diplomas, professional master’s degrees, master’s degrees and Doctor of Philosophy degrees
• Award of honorary degrees
• Convocation play
• Convocation lectures and special awards

Every event has a set date, venue and time so guests can plan ahead.

Full schedule for OAU 49th convocation ceremony

Wednesday 10 December 2025 – Award of diploma degrees

• Event: Award of diploma degrees
• Venue: Department of Local Government Studies
• Time: 10.00 a.m

This day is for students who have completed diploma programmes. Family members and friends can attend at the set time and venue.

Thursday 11 December 2025 – First degrees (Administration, Arts, Education, Law, Social Sciences)

Morning session:

• Event: Conferment of first degrees
• Faculties: Administration, Arts, Education, Law, Social Sciences
• Venue: Oduduwa Hall Amphitheatre
• Time: 10.00 a.m

Evening session:

• Event: Convocation play – “Madam Tinubu” by Akinwumi Ishola
• Venue: Oduduwa Hall
• Time: 7.00 p.m to 9.00 p.m

This day brings together first degree graduates from the listed faculties in the morning, followed by a stage play in the evening.

Friday 12 December 2025 – First degrees (Science, Engineering, Health and related fields)

Morning session:

• Event: Conferment of first degrees
• Faculties: 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

Afternoon session:

• Event: Convocation lecture and Distinguished Award
• Main lecturer: Dr Olubunmi Tunji Ojo
• Venue: Oduduwa Hall
• Time: 4.00 p.m to 6.00 p.m

Science, engineering and health related faculties take the stage on this day, followed by the convocation lecture and award session later in the day.

Saturday 13 December 2025 – Postgraduate and honorary degrees

Main session:

• Event: 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

Special segment:

• Event: Convocation lecture and Award of Excellence
• Note: To be delivered and received by the Senate President

This closing day focuses on postgraduate students and recipients of honorary degrees, as well as the Award of Excellence.

Convocation luncheon and theme

There will be a convocation luncheon with the theme:

“Raising a New Generation of Leaders for the World in such a Difficult Time through University Education”

This theme speaks to the role of university education in shaping young people who can handle present challenges in society.

Contact details and RSVP

Students and guests who need more details or wish to respond for special invitations can contact:

• Mr K. A. Bakare, Registrar – 08033967804
• Professor Solomon Adebola, Chairman, Ceremonies Committee – 07098287110

For further updates and official notices, visitors can check the OAU official website.