UI Economics Alumni Homecoming 2026

Celebrating our legacy, building our future.


Section I

The Order of Proceedings

A five-day programme, December 2 to 6, 2026, at UI International Conference Centre and Faculty of Economics, CBN Building.

Day One · Wednesday, 2 DecemberOpening Arrival

From afternoon

Early Arrival, Registration and Welcome Desk

Early check-in for alumni arriving in Ibadan before the main Thursday programme.

Day Two · Thursday, 3 DecemberArrival, Legacy and Community

Morning

Arrival and Registration

Delegate check-in, welcome support, and registration confirmation.

Late morning

Campus Tour and Alumni Visits

A guided return to the University of Ibadan campus and Faculty of Economics.

Afternoon

Community Outreach and Volunteering Services

Alumni-led service activities in support of the university community.

Late afternoon

Public Lecture and Roundtable

A formal economics conversation with alumni, faculty, students, and invited guests.

Evening

Networking Mixer

A relaxed alumni gathering to reconnect across sets and generations.

Day Three · Friday, 4 DecemberStudents, Careers and Gala

Morning

Student Town Hall

A dialogue between alumni and current students of the Department of Economics.

Afternoon

Career Discussion and Networking

Professional development conversations, career pathways, and mentoring connections.

Evening

Gala, Endowment Fund Launch and Awards Night

A formal celebration of the department's legacy, alumni giving, and award recognition.

Day Four · Saturday, 5 DecemberBusiness, Sets and Closing

Morning

Alumni Business Breakfast and Elections

Association business, elections, and organised alumni updates.

Afternoon

Set Reunions

Class and set gatherings across alumni generations.

Evening

Who's Who Launch and Closing Dinner

A closing dinner and launch moment for alumni recognition and community records.

Day Five · Sunday, 6 DecemberSend-off

Morning

Closing and Departure

Final departures and informal farewells after the homecoming week.

Programme details are subject to confirmation by the organising committee. Registered delegates will receive updates by Email, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Instagram ahead of the gathering.