A Decade of Excellence, A Brighter Future: Dominican University Celebrates 10 Years On the hills of Samonda, Ibadan, a university built on faith and learning is preparing for a milestone. 

From November 18 to December 12, 2026, Dominican University will celebrate its 10th Anniversary together with its 5th and 6th Convocation Ceremonies.

Ten years ago, precisely in 2016, the Dominican University set out with a simple promise, carried in its motto: "in veritate libertas" (in truth, freedom). Since then, generations of students have walked through its gates and grown in knowledge and character. Many of them will cross the stage at the 5th and 6th convocation ceremonies of the University. 

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Jacinta A. Opara, on behalf of the Proprietor, the Board of Trustees, the Governing Council, and the Senate, warmly invites alumni, parents, benefactors, partners, and friends of the university to join in the festivities. 

The line of events are as follows:

Activities begin on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 with a Press Conference at the University Hall at 10:00am. 

On Sunday, November 22, 2026, the University community gathers at the Dominican Community Chapel at 9:00am for the 10th Anniversary Mass. This is a moment of gratitude for ten years of grace.

Health, Community, and Giving Back will take place on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, the festivities spill out of the campus and into the streets of Ibadan. The Awareness Walk and Sports/Health Day begin at 9:00am across the city and the university campus. This reflects the university’s commitment to service beyond its walls.

On Saturday, November 28, 2026, the University would hosts the Anniversary Luncheon and Fundraising at 10:00am. Friends and well-wishers are invited to share a meal and support the university’s next chapter.

On Tuesday, December 1, 2026, the Anniversary Lecture and Exhibition takes place at the University Hall at 10:00am. It is a day for reflection and a showcase of what the university has achieved in its first decade.

On December 5, 2026, the Graduating students will be the central focus of the event when the University hosts the 5th and 6th Convocation Ceremonies at 11:00am. Graduates will receive their degrees in front of their families, lecturers, and fellow students.

On Sunday, December 6, 2026, the community gathers at the University Community Chapel at 9:00am for a Thanksgiving Mass to give thanks for the graduates and the achievements of the decade.

Lastly, on December 12, 2026, the season closes at 4:00pm with the Christmas Carol and Cultural Night at the University Hall. Music, culture, and the Christmas spirit will bring the celebration to a joyful end.

Join Us All events take place at the Dominican University Campus, Samonda, Ibadan. Whether you are a graduating student, a proud parent, an alumnus coming home, or a friend of the university, you are welcome to be part of this milestone.

Dominican University, Samonda, Ibadan. A decade of excellence, a brighter future.