The University of Lagos Alumni Association will honour distinguished alumni and Nigerians who have contributed to the development of the university in particular and society in general.
The honourees are Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, Chief Justice of Nigeria; Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, Pro-chancellor and chairman of council, University of Lagos; Dr. John Momoh, Chairman, Channels Media Group; Chief Tunde Fanimokun, Life Director, Folawiyo Group, and Sir Chief Kessington Adebutu.
Others include Senator Opeyemi Bamidele; Senate Majority Leader, Mrs. Esther Didi Wilson-Jack, Head of Service of the Federation; Chief Bayo Ojo, SAN; Prof. Epiphany Azinge, the Asagba of Asaba; Mr. Kola Adesina and Chief (Mrs) Folasade Okoya.
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Eminent alumni and other distinguished personalities will be honoured at the association’s 55th anniversary dinner on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, is expected as the Special Guest of Honour, while Olor’ogun Dr. Sonny Folorunso Kuku, the Ogbeni-Oja of Ijebuland also a recipient will be the chairman of the occasion.
In a statement on Sunday, the UNILAG Alumni President Worldwide and chief host of the event, Engr. IfeOluwa Oyedele, said the occasion is a landmark event celebrating excellence, camaraderie, and impactful contributions.
He said: “The event will bring together distinguished alumni, faculty members, and notable stakeholders to recognise individuals who have made significant contributions to the university’s development and societal progress.”
The anniversary dinner will feature a series of prestigious awards, including the Alumni Platinum, Distinguished Alumni, and Lifetime Achievement, which will be conferred on the chosen personalities.
The event will also be graced by royal fathers, academia, captains of industry, and the creme de la creme of the society.
