As preparations intensify for the 49th Convocation Ceremony of Obafemi Awolowo University, the Ceremonials Committee has released new guidelines to ensure a smooth and well-coordinated event. The measure, as the Committee explained, is aimed at maintaining order and security while preserving the dignity of the celebration. The guidelines were released on Monday, 10th November. According to the guidelines, the convocation is scheduled to take place from Thursday, 11th to Saturday, 13th December 2025.
In a statement signed by Professor S. A. Adekola, the Committee announced that all vehicles entering the University campus during the event will be required to adhere to a special gate access protocol. According to the notice, vehicles without official University-approved stickers will be required to pay a nominal fee of ₦1,000 (One Thousand Naira only) per day.
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‘This arrangement will help ensure a seamless and secure environment for all participants and visitors during the celebrations,’ the statement partly read.
Staff members whose vehicles do not currently have the required staff car stickers have been advised to obtain them before the Convocation dates. The Committee emphasised that doing so would guarantee uninterrupted access to the campus and contribute to the smooth running of the event.
Professor Adekola expressed confidence that the cooperation of staff, students, and visitors would help create a peaceful and joyous atmosphere throughout the Convocation period. He added that the Committee is working tirelessly to make this year’s celebration a memorable and successful one.
As the University community counts down to the landmark event, the announcement serves as a gentle reminder of the shared responsibility to make the Convocation a true celebration of excellence, pride, and unity.