PRESS RELEASE: ADENIYI, CG CUSTOMS , TO DELIVER 2025 REUNION LECTURE OF UNIFEMGA IN ILE IFE

All is set for a transformative discourse on Cross Border Trade and Security by Alhaji Bashir Adewale Adeniyi , Comptroller General, Nigeria Customs Service at the 2025 annual national reunion conference of the Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA).

The event, scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2025, 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 Adeniyi, an Alumnus, will speak on the theme of the Conference “Cross Border Trade and Security Implications On the Nigerian Economy: Taking Advantage of Global Trade Dynamics”.

The statement added that the three-day conference, running from Friday, May 9, to Sunday, May 11, 2025, promises a rich array of activities aimed at fostering intellectual discourse, networking, and community engagement.

Obayopo said that the event will be graced by His Imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, who is the Royal Father of the day, while the Chairman of the occasion is Dr Muritadha Adeyemi Adeniji, Managing Director/CEO, Starling Global and Ideal Limited, with Prof. Adebayo Simeon Bamire, The Vice Chancellor , Obafemi Awolowo University as the Host.

Other dignitaries expected at the reunion 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, amongst others.

The conference will kick off with a Jumu’ah Service to be led by the Chief Imam of Obafemi Awolowo University Masjid, Prof. Abubakar Abefe Sanusi, followed by a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor of the Institution and thereafter a networking dinner featuring Unifemga Investors Forum 2.0 on Friday, May 9, to be hosted by Alhaji Rafiu Ebiti, BOT Chairman of UNIFEMGA, and Pro-Chancellor of Summit University Offa.

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.

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, and novelty matches among branches.

Reflecting on the uniqueness of this reunion, Alhaji Mohammed Buari UNIFEMGA National President, noted its alignment with the commencement of his tenure, expressing optimism that all delegates will have a fun filled conference.

With over 300 delegates, including those from the Diaspora, already registered, the 2025 National reunion conference promises to be a gathering of minds committed to progress and unity.

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E-signed.
Prof. Sirajudeen Obayopo
Chairman, Planning Committee.