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December 2 to 6, 2026 · UI International Conference Centre

Come home to Ibadan.

Celebrating our legacy, building our future. This homecoming is designed to honor our legacy, strengthen our community, and foster meaningful engagement between alumni, students, and faculty.

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Homecoming 2026

December 2 to 6, 2026

UI International Conference Centre

University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Since 1958

Since 1958, the Department of Economics at the University of Ibadan has shaped generations of economists, policymakers, public servants, founders, and institutional leaders.

Since 1958, the Department of Economics at the University of Ibadan has shaped generations of economists, policymakers, public servants, founders, and institutional leaders. Homecoming 2026 brings that network back to Ibadan for five days of reunion, service, giving, mentoring, celebration, and renewed commitment to the department.

The journey home

Five days, one homecoming.

From arrival in Ibadan to the closing send-off, the week moves through service, learning, celebration, and set reunions. Preview the first three days below.

  1. Day 1 · 2 Dec

    Wednesday

    Opening Arrival

    From afternoon

    Early Arrival, Registration and Welcome Desk

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

  2. Day 2 · 3 Dec

    Thursday

    Arrival, 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.

  3. Day 3 · 4 Dec

    Friday

    Students, 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.

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Seed the next chapter.

Seed contributions support Homecoming 2026 and the alumni association's legacy work. Individual and class-set tiers, and two bank accounts, are ready whenever you are.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I attend virtually if I cannot travel to Ibadan?

Yes. When you register, choose Virtual under attendance type and the committee will send access details closer to the event.

Can I bring a guest?

Yes. Alumni and students can add accompanying guests during registration. If you are attending specifically as someone's guest and are not an alumnus or student yourself, register under the Guest category instead.

Is registration free or paid?

Registration is paid. The fee will be announced soon.

How do I collect homecoming merchandise?

Merchandise is collected at the event. There is no delivery option.

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