Members of the Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates Association are set to gather in Ile-Ife for their 2026 annual reunion, where conversations will centre on national development, entrepreneurship, and untapped opportunities within Nigeria.
The three-day programme, scheduled between May 8 and May 10 at Oduduwa Hall, is expected to attract alumni, business leaders, academics, policymakers, and professionals from different sectors.
A major highlight of the event will be the keynote lecture to be delivered by Lanre Issa-Onilu. His presentation, titled “The Potentials Within Nigeria,” will examine the country’s resources, opportunities, and pathways for growth.
According to the organisers, the reunion is designed to encourage conversations around innovation, sustainable development, youth advancement, and nation-building while strengthening professional and economic collaboration among members.
The chairman of the planning committee, Sirajudeen Obayopo, disclosed that the event will be chaired by Abdulkabir Adisa Aliu.
Several notable figures are also expected to participate, including Adebayo Simeon Bamire, Yusuf Olaolu Ali, Wahab Egbewole, and Musa Aibinu, among others.
One of the key attractions at the reunion will be the UNIFEMGA Investors Forum 3.0, an entrepreneurial showcase inspired by investment pitch platforms similar to Dragons’ Den. The session will allow business owners and startup founders to present their ideas to potential investors and partners.
The networking segment will also feature a discussion focused on building sustainable and value-driven enterprises in Nigeria’s challenging economic environment.
Other activities planned for the reunion include scholarship awards, student empowerment initiatives, medical outreach programmes, sports activities, networking sessions, and an annual general meeting aimed at strengthening collaboration among members.
Speaking ahead of the gathering, Mohammed Buari said the programme is intended to inspire Nigerians to work collectively toward unlocking the nation’s economic and social potential.
Organisers revealed that more than 300 participants, including attendees from outside Nigeria, have already registered for the event, reflecting growing interest in the association’s developmental and investment-focused initiatives.
