By Prof. Sirajudeen Obayopo

Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, the Director General of National Orientation Agency (NOA) is to deliver the 2026 annual reunion lecture of Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA) in Ile-Ife, Osun State on Saturday May 9, 2026.

The three-day event holds from Friday May 8 to Sunday May 10, and it will take place at the prestigious Oduduwa Hall, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State.

In a statement by Prof. Sirajudeen Obayopo, Chairman of the Planning Committee, and Ibraheem Fagbenro, Public Relations Officer, stated that Issa-Onilu will speak on the theme of the Conference “The Potentials Within Nigeria”.

This year’s conference, aims to bring together distinguished alumni, professionals, policymakers, and thought leaders to explore Nigeria’s untapped opportunities and chart a path towards sustainable national development.

The statement added that the conference, promises a rich array of activities aimed at fostering intellectual discourse, networking, and community engagement.

Obayopo said that the event will be chaired by Alhaji Abdulkabir Adisa Aliu, Managing Director/ CEO, Matrix Energy Ltd with Prof. Adebayo Simeon Bamire, the Vice Chancellor, Obafemi Awolowo University as the Special Guest while Alhaji AbdulRafiu Ebiti , UNIFEMGA BOT Chairman as Chief Host.

Other dignitaries expected at the Conference include Prof. Yusuf Olaolu Ali (SAN), Vice-Chancellors of University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole (SAN), Prof. Musa Aibinu of Summit University Offa and Prof. Akeem Lasisi of Federal University of Health Sciences (FUHSI), Ila Orangun, as well as Prof. Abubakar Sanusi, OAU Chief Imam, amongst others.

Highlights of the conference include a Jumu’ah Service, followed by a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor of the Institution, the Ooni of Ife – Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi and a networking dinner featuring Unifemga Investors Forum 3.0 on Friday, May 8, to be hosted by Alhaji Rafiu Ebiti.

Other slated events include the “UNIFEMGA INVESTORS’ FORUM,” modelled after the popular TV show “Dragons’ Den,” offering entrepreneurs a platform to pitch their businesses to potential investors. A panel session on the topic building a Value-Driven Enterprise in Nigeria will also be featured during the networking dinner event.

The reunion activities will also include a welcome reception for all delegates, student picnic, presentation of scholarship grants, AGM, Students empowerment programme, keep-fit exercises, medical check up, and novelty matches among branches.

The Annual Reunion Conference has become a flagship event for UNIFEMGA, fostering intellectual engagement, networking, and collective action among members and stakeholders.

The 2026 edition will focus on identifying and harnessing Nigeria’s human, economic, and technological potential, with special emphasis on youth empowerment, innovation, and nation-building.

Speaking ahead of the event, National President of UNIFEMGA, Alhaji Mohammed Buari, noted that “Nigeria is endowed with immense resources and talent. This conference is a call to action for all well-meaning Nigerians to look inward, collaborate and unlock the vast potential that lies within our nation.”

With over 300 delegates, including those from the Diaspora, already registered, the 2026 National reunion conference promises to be a gathering of minds committed to progress and unity.

Source: UNIFEMGA