The Management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has officially announced the commencement of activities marking the institution's historic 65th Anniversary Celebration. In an official invitation, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adebayo Simeon Bamire, invites all Provosts, Deans, Directors, staff, students, and the general public to participate in this milestone event. The week-long celebration commemorates the remarkable journey, outstanding achievements, and enduring legacy of the University as a foremost institution of higher learning in Nigeria and beyond. The festivities will officially kick off with a Press Conference addressed by the Vice-Chancellor on Monday, 1st June, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. inside Floor O, Room 5. The official schedule of events is as follows: Day 1: Monday, June 1 - Opening and Press Conference at 10:00 am, Floor O Room 05 Day 2: Tuesday, June 2 - Sports Day (Walk for life), Sport wares at 7:00 am, Meeting Point Motion Ground Day 3: Wednesday, June 3 - Research, Innovation and Exhibitions at 10:00 am, Oduduwa Hall Day 4: Thursday, June 4 - Cultural Day at 10:00 am, Oduduwa Hall Day 5: Friday, June 5 - Jumat Service at 1:00 pm, OAU Central Mosque Day 6: Saturday, June 6 - Alumni Programme at 2:00 pm, Online Day 7: Sunday, June 7 - Thanksgiving at 10:00 am, All Souls Chapel Day 8: Monday, June 8 - Grand Anniversary Celebration at 11:00 am, Oduduwa Hall Important Notice to All Staff and Students: Management has explicitly noted that all staff and students are required to wear their indigenous (native) attires on Thursday, June 4, to showcase and celebrate African diversities. The University community's presence and collective support will greatly contribute to the success of this historic milestone.