ALL is set at Koladaisi University, Ibadan, for its maiden convocation on Thursday, November 4, 2021.
The vice-chancellor of the institution, Professor Adeniyi Olatubosun, made the disclosure on Monday at a press conference organised by the institution as one of the activities marking the first convocation ceremony.
According to him, the convocation ceremony which starts at 11 am on Thursday, will witness the installation of the founder of the university as the first chancellor of the institution.
Other activities scheduled for the celebration are a Jumat Service, Thanksgiving service on Sunday, press conference and collection of gowns on Monday, cocktail for the graduands and alumni inauguration on Wednesday.
The convocation lecture will be delivered by the vice-president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osibajo.
Other dignitaries expected to grace the occasion also include, Governor of Oyo State, His excellence, Engineer Seyi Makinde; Minister of Works, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola; Minister of Mines and Steel, Architect Olamilalekan Adegbite; His Royal Majesties; Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, among other prominent personalities.
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