2025 UNILAG Alumni Association North America Convention

Overview

This 3-day convention marks the 5th biennial gathering and the 10th anniversary of the UNILAG Alumni Association in North America. It will bring together alumni, public officials, business leaders, and entertainers to celebrate achievements, deepen diaspora connections, and engage in dialogue around Lagos State and Nigeria’s development.

From UNILAG
to the World

UNILAG Alumni Driving Excellence in Lagos, Nigeria, and the Diaspora for Impact

August 1 – 3, 2025

Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center

Convention Schedule

Registration and Badge Pick-up: 9am to 6pm

Washington, D.C. Tour (Optional): 10am to 5pm. open to interested guests arriving early.

Welcome Reception & Entertainment Night:
7pm to 11pm
- Official welcome
- Recognition of special guests
- Evening of Laughs and entertainment

Elections of New UNILAG NAC Executives: 9am to 5pm

UNILAG & Alumni (Breakfast included)
8am to 11am
- Presentation by Representatives from the UNILAG and National Alumni Association
- Questions & Answer session of Alumni Impact on UNILAG

Diaspora Impact on Lagos & Nigeria (Townhall, Panel discussion with lunch) 12pm to 3pm
- Focus: Diaspora influence in Lagos and Nigeria
- Featuring a Distinguished Address by the (To be Announced)
- Participation of elected officials (To be Announced)

Banquet & Awards Gala: 7pm to 11pm
- Keynote address by elected official
- Presentation of awards
- Inauguration of new executive officers

Farewell Breakfast & Wrap-Up Session: 9am to 12 pm
- Informal conversations
- Reflection, voting for next Alumni Convention Location
- Departure of attendees

From UNILAG
to the World

UNILAG Alumni Driving Excellence in Lagos, Nigeria, and the Diaspora for Impact

Friday, August 1 – Sunday, August 3, 2025

Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center

Convention Schedule

Registration and Badge Pick-up: 9am to 6pm

Washington, D.C. Tour (Optional): 10am to 5pm. open to interested guests arriving early.

Welcome Reception & Entertainment Night:
7pm to 11pm
- Official welcome
- Recognition of special guests
- Evening of Laughs and entertainment

Elections of New UNILAG NAC Executives: 9am to 5pm

UNILAG & Alumni (Breakfast included)
8am to 11am
- Presentation by Representatives from the UNILAG and National Alumni Association
- Questions & Answer session of Alumni Impact on UNILAG

Diaspora Impact on Lagos & Nigeria (Townhall, Panel discussion with lunch) 12pm to 3pm
- Focus: Diaspora influence in Lagos and Nigeria
- Featuring a Distinguished Address by the (To be Announced)
- Participation of elected officials (To be Announced)

Banquet & Awards Gala: 7pm to 11pm
- Keynote address by elected official
- Presentation of awards
- Inauguration of new executive officers

Farewell Breakfast & Wrap-Up Session: 9am to 12 pm
- Informal conversations
- Reflection, voting for next Alumni Convention Location
- Departure of attendees

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Marriott Hotel, Washington, D.C. From UNILAG to the World: UNILAG Alumni Driving Excellence in Lagos, Nigeria, and the Diaspora for Impact

Friday, August 1 – Sunday, August 3, 2025

This 3-day convention marks the 4th biennial gathering and the 10th anniversary of the UNILAG Alumni Association in North America. It will bring together alumni, public officials, business leaders, and entertainers to celebrate achievements, deepen diaspora connections, and engage in dialogue around Lagos State and Nigeria’s development.

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Friday, 1st August

09.00 - 11.30 AM

Morning

Washington, D.C. City Tour – open to interested guests arriving early.

03.00 - 7.00 PM

Evening

Welcome Reception & Entertainment Night
- Official welcome address by Alumni leadership
- Recognition of special guests
- Evening of Laughs and entertainment