The 2026 reunion of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA) will commence today in Ile-Ife, Osun State, with discussions centered on Nigeria's unexploited potentials and the role of citizens in national progress. The three-day event, scheduled from May 8 to 10, 2026, will take place at the Oduduwa Hall of the university.
Keynote Lecture and Theme
Lanre Issa-Onilu, the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), is expected to deliver the 2026 reunion lecture tomorrow. The lecture will focus on the theme, “The Potentials within Nigeria.”
Organizers and Participants
According to a statement from the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Prof. Sirajudeen Obayopo, and the association's Public Relations Officer, Ibraheem Fagbenro, the reunion will bring together alumni, professionals, policymakers, and other stakeholders to explore opportunities in the country. The organizers noted that this year's conference will also provide a platform for discussions on sustainable development, youth empowerment, innovation, and nation-building.
Prof. Obayopo mentioned that the event will be chaired by Abdulkabir Adisa Aliu, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Matrix Energy Ltd. The Vice-Chancellor of OAU, Prof. Adebayo Simeon Bamire, will attend as a special guest, while AbdulRafiu Ebiti, Chairman of the UNIFEMGA Board of Trustees, will serve as the chief host.
Activities Schedule
The reunion activities will begin today with a Jumu'ah service. Delegates will also pay a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor of the university and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. A networking dinner will follow later in the day, featuring the UNIFEMGA Investors Forum 3.0, hosted by Ebiti.
Other planned activities include a welcome reception for delegates, a student picnic, scholarship presentations, the association's yearly general meeting, student empowerment programs, keep-fit sessions, medical checks, and novelty matches among branches.
Significance of the Reunion
The organizers stated that the reunion has evolved into one of the association's flagship gatherings, helping members strengthen professional ties while encouraging collective action on national issues. Mohammed Buari, National President of UNIFEMGA, emphasized that Nigeria remains rich in human and material resources. He said the conference would serve as a call for Nigerians to look inward, work together, and unlock the country's vast potential.
More than 300 delegates, including participants from the Diaspora, have already registered for the reunion. The organizers expressed confidence that this year's edition would bring together individuals committed to progress, unity, and national development.
