The Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti is set to hold her 1st Convocation ceremonies from March 3rd, 2025.
The University will also garland five prominent and distinguished Nigerians with Honorary Doctorate degrees, honoris causa, as part of the ceremonies.
According to the statement from the Chairman of the University Ceremonies Committee, Prof. Ibitola Makinde, the first of its kind occasion since the then College of Education was upgraded to a University status four years ago is planned to be a weeklong event starting with the Vice-Chancellor’s press conference, scheduled to hold on Monday 3rd, March, 2025 at 10am inside the Council Chamber of the University.
Tuesday, March 4th, is set aside to mark Alumni Day to bring together great minds who have walked through the institution, this will be followed by a novelty match between BOUESTI female staff and BOUESTI female students.
According to the statement, the celebration continue on Wednesday 5th, with a convocation play followed by students’ variety evening of music, drama and pure entertainment.
On Thursday 6th of March, is the prestigious Vice Chancellor evening, tagged an evening of elegance and celebration from 4pm to 6pm
She explained that on Friday 7th March, the University library would be rename after former Provost of the defunct College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti, Professor Olusola Olu-Aderounmu describing the move as a tribute to excellence and scholarship to be followed by a jumat service at the Ikere Central Mosque by 1pm.
The Convocation Grand finale holds on Saturday, March 8th, starting from 10:00 a.m. at the University Sports Pavilion, starting with Convocation Lecture, titled “The Challenges of Higher Education in the 21st Century” to be delivered by Emeritus Professor of History-Akinjide Osuntokun to be followed by the crowning of the graduands as they take the bold leap into the future of limitless opportunities after years of hard work.
She added that five eminent Nigerians would be conferred honorary doctorate degrees in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the society.
The recipients are Enugu State Governor, His Excellency Peter Mbah, President African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina and Distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Sani Mohammed Musa.
Others are the Ogoga of Ikere Ekiti, His Royal Majesty, Oba Samuel Adejimi Adu, Alagbado and the Chancellor, Ekiti State University, Dr Tunji Olowolafe.
The week long event will be rounded off with a Thanksgiving Service at the Saint Peter Anglican Church, Ikere-Ekiti by 10am to express gratitude to God for the milestone and praying for greater heights.
“Join us as we honour our graduates and celebrate excellence at the maiden Convocation Ceremony of BOUESTI” she concluded