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University of Ilorin closes 41st convocation with mosque and church services
The University of Ilorin ended its week-long 41st convocation with a Friday Jumaat service, where graduands were urged to pair knowledge with character, and a Sunday interdenominational Christian service.
Why it matters: Graduands of the University of Ilorin's 41st convocation were told by the university's Chief Imam that their character will shape what follows graduation.
The University of Ilorin said its week-long 41st convocation ceremonies concluded with a Jumaat service at the University Central Mosque on Friday 23 October 2026 and an interdenominational Christian service at Saint Thomas Aquinas Chaplaincy on Sunday 25 October.
According to the university, Prof. Nasir AbdusSalam, Chief Imam of the University Central Mosque, urged members of the university community at the Friday service to stay united and to build up the institution rather than damage it.
The university reported that at the same service he told graduands their character, not just their completed training, would determine what happens after graduation, and encouraged them to leave with integrity and determination.
Editor’s view
Abigail Taylor, Leadership and Governance Editor
For the University of Ilorin and its graduands, the services on 23 and 25 October closed the 41st convocation week, with the Chief Imam's Friday message calling for unity across the community and for graduates to use their knowledge responsibly.
