December 2 to 6, 2026

Homecoming programme

This programme reflects the client questionnaire. Session times remain high-level until the committee confirms final run-of-show details.

Day 1Wed, 2 Dec

Wednesday

Opening Arrival

  • Early Arrival, Registration and Welcome Desk

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

Day 2Thu, 3 Dec

Thursday

Arrival, Legacy and Community

  • Arrival and Registration

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

  • Campus Tour and Alumni Visits

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

  • Community Outreach and Volunteering Services

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

  • Public Lecture and Roundtable

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

  • Networking Mixer

    A relaxed alumni gathering to reconnect across sets and generations.

Day 3Fri, 4 Dec

Friday

Students, Careers and Gala

  • Student Town Hall

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

  • Career Discussion and Networking

    Professional development conversations, career pathways, and mentoring connections.

  • Gala, Endowment Fund Launch and Awards Night

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

Day 4Sat, 5 Dec

Saturday

Business, Sets and Closing

  • Alumni Business Breakfast and Elections

    Association business, elections, and organised alumni updates.

  • Set Reunions

    Class and set gatherings across alumni generations.

  • Who's Who Launch and Closing Dinner

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

Day 5Sun, 6 Dec

Sunday

Send-off

  • Closing and Departure

    Final departures and informal farewells after the homecoming week.