The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) is set to celebrate a milestone as it marks its Golden Jubilee Anniversary, marking 50 years of academic excellence, innovation, and service to humanity.
As part of the celebrations, the institution will be conferring degrees on a total of 11,886 students during its 40th Convocation Ceremonies.
Addressing a press briefing to herald the convocation ceremonies on Monday, Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Egbewole (SAN), disclosed that the graduating students cut across various faculties and academic programmes.
He noted that 316 students bagged First Class honours, while 4,120 and 5,939 will graduate with Second Class Upper and Lower Divisions respectively. Additionally, 1,078 students earned Third Class degrees, and 11 others finished with Pass.
The University will also be conferring 1,520 higher degrees, comprising 182 Postgraduate Diplomas, 916 Master’s Degrees, 188 Professional Master’s Degrees, and 234 Ph.Ds across various faculties.
According to Egbewole, this year’s convocation is particularly significant as it coincides with the university’s Golden Jubilee celebration, which will hold between Sunday, November 23 and Friday, November 28, 2025.
“As the University of Ilorin celebrates 50 years of academic distinction, we look back with pride at the strides we have made in nurturing leaders, advancing knowledge, and shaping national and global development. At the same time, we look forward with renewed determination to sustain our legacy of excellence in teaching, research, and community service,” he said.
Egbewole expressed gratitude for the significant support received by the institution from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), saying it continues to play a critical role in sustaining higher education in Nigeria.
He revealed that the University received an intervention fund of N2,560,562,362.66 from TETFund, covering 11 areas, including physical infrastructure, academic staff training, ICT support, entrepreneurship, and career services.
The Vice Chancellor also lauded the Nigerian Education Loan Fund initiative of the Federal Government, describing it as a “lifeline” for students struggling with financial constraints. He noted that the University of Ilorin has secured a total sum of ₦1,596,716,864 under NELFUND for 12,983 students across all disciplines, including medical students.
Reaffirming the university’s commitment to academic excellence and national development, Egbewole emphasised that Unilorin would continue to “build bridges between knowledge and impact.”
He added, “Our journey of 50 years is a story of resilience, dedication, and relevance. We remain committed to producing graduates who will not only excel in their chosen fields but also contribute meaningfully to society.”
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