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Programme
The full December 2 to 6, 2026 timetable, Ibadan. 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.
| Day | Date | Time | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 WED | 02.12.2026 Opening Arrival | From afternoon | Early Arrival, Registration and Welcome Desk | Early check-in for alumni arriving in Ibadan before the main Thursday programme. |
| Day 2 THU | 03.12.2026 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. | ||
| Day 3 FRI | 04.12.2026 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. | ||
| Day 4 SAT | 05.12.2026 Business, Sets and Closing | Morning | Alumni Business Breakfast and Elections | Association business, elections, and organised alumni updates. |
| Afternoon | Set Reunions | Class and set gatherings across alumni generations. | ||
| Evening | Who's Who Launch and Closing Dinner | A closing dinner and launch moment for alumni recognition and community records. | ||
| Day 5 SUN | 06.12.2026 Send-off | Morning | Closing and Departure | Final departures and informal farewells after the homecoming week. |