UNILORIN alumni to honour past presidents with endowed prizes, name 204-bed hostel after Oloyede
By Mustafa Abubakar
The University of Ilorin Alumni Association has announced a series of initiatives to immortalise its past Presidents and distinguished alumni through the establishment of six endowed academic prizes and the construction of a 204-bed male hostel at the University of Ilorin.
The Association disclosed this last Tuesday( October 6, 2026) in a press statement signed by its President, Prof. Abdulrazaq Olubusuyi Kilani.
According to the statement, the Association will present six distinguished academic prizes in honour of past Presidents and leaders of the University of Ilorin Alumni Association during the forthcoming Convocation Ceremony of the University.
It stated that the prizes, which have been endowed for a period of 10 years, would be paid to the University for proper implementation and administration.
The awards include the Prof. Olufemi David Durosaro Prize for the Overall Best Graduating Student, instituted in honour of the pioneer President of the Alumni Association. Others are the Prof. A. Y. Abdulkareem Prize for the Best Male Graduating Student in Educational Management; Prof. Rhoda Oduwaye Prize for the Best Female Graduating Student in Educational Management; Prof. Depo Fakunle Prize for the Overall Best Graduating Student with Disability in the Faculty of Arts; Late Alhaji Odedele Prize for the Best Male Graduating Student in History; and Prof. Fatayi Bello Prize for the Best Female Graduating Student in History.
The Association is also honouring Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, a former President of the Association, through the development of a 204-bed male hostel at the University.
The foundation-laying ceremony for the hostel is scheduled for October 23, 2026 at the site of the proposed project.
The statement described the project as part of the Association’s commitment to supporting the University’s infrastructural development, student welfare and the provision of a conducive environment for teaching, learning and research.
The Alumni Association expressed the belief that the initiatives would not only recognise the contributions of its past leaders but also inspire current and future generations of students to pursue academic excellence, leadership, service and commitment to humanity.
The Association also appreciated the University Management, its members, donors, partners and other stakeholders for their continued support towards advancing the ideals of the Association and the development of the University.
It reaffirmed its commitment to giving back to the University and sustaining a legacy of excellence, service and responsible leadership.
