Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to Deliver Convocation Lecture

Justice Babatunde Adejumo bags Honorary Doctorate Degree 

ILARA-MOKIN, ONDO STATE – Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, is set to celebrate its 10th and 11th Combined Convocation Ceremonies from Friday, November 6, to Sunday, November 15, 2026, with a series of activities culminating in the award of first degrees, postgraduate degrees and conferment of honorary doctorate degrees.

The highlight of the convocation week will be the Convocation Lecture scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the new Beatrice Ademolawe Ojo Auditorium, where the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Honourable Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, GCON, will deliver the lecture to be Chaired by Elder Statesman Bashorun Sehinde Arogbofa. The event is expected to attract distinguished personalities from the judiciary, academia, government, the private sector and other stakeholders in the education sector.

The convocation programme will commence on Friday, November 6, with a press briefing at the Senate Chamber by 10:00 a.m., followed by a Jumat Service at the University Praying Ground by 1:00 p.m.

Other activities lined up for the week include Environmental Awareness Day and Presentation of Awards on Monday, November 9, featuring tree planting, planting of flowers, general sanitation and staff awards at the University Centre and Faculty of Law Auditorium, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

On Tuesday, November 10, sporting activities involving football, volleyball and basketball matches will take place at the EU Sports Centre by 2:00 p.m., while the University Convocation Play is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, at the PFA Theatre by 7:00 p.m.

The grand finale will hold on Friday, November 13, 2026, with the award of first degrees and postgraduate degrees, presentation of prizes and conferment of honorary doctorate degree in Law ( LL.D) on Justice Babatunde Adejumo, the Administrator of the National Judicial Institute at Beatrice Ademolawe Ojo Hall, beginning at 11:00 a.m.

The programme will conclude with a Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 15, at St. Michael's Anglican Church, Ilara-Mokin, by 10:00 a.m.

Graduating Students' Information

Meanwhile, the University has announced that each graduating student is entitled to two invitation cards. The invitation cards, academic robes and convocation brochures (Order of Proceedings) will be available for collection upon presentation of receipt.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Philip Gbenro Oguntunde, has congratulated the graduating students on behalf of the University community and wished all participants a memorable and successful convocation celebration.

The Registrar, Mr. Omololu Adegbenro, has reiterated the University's commitment to a befitting convocation ceremony celebrating academic excellence, innovation and the achievements of its graduating students.

The 10th and 11th Combined Convocation is expected to provide another opportunity to celebrate the University's academic accomplishments, recognise outstanding contributions and strengthen its commitment to quality higher education and national development.

Williams Olufunmi 
Head, Public Relations
Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State