Great Ife Alumni Association Kicks Off 11-Day International Retreat and Business Tour in Guangzhou, China

The Great Ife Alumni Association, the alumni body of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has commenced its 2026 Biennial International Retreat and Business Exploratory Tour in Guangzhou, China.

The 11-day retreat, which runs from October 23 to November 2, 2026, is currently holding in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province in China.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Global Publicity Secretary of the Association, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, mnipr.

According to the statement, the international retreat is part of the agenda of the Dr Leye Bunmi Falode-led Global Executive Council to reposition the association and the institution as a centre of excellence in all ramifications.

The statement revealed that top officials of the university and the association are part of the delegation. Leading the team is the Global President of the Association, Dr Leye Bunmi Falode Esq, Notary Public.

Also on the trip are the Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Prof. Simeon Bamire and a former Global President of the association, Engr. Wale Olaleye.

No fewer than 55 members of the Great Ife Alumni Association have already arrived in China for the biennial retreat and business exploratory tour.

The retreat is expected to feature business networking, strategic sessions on alumni development, and exploratory tours aimed at fostering international collaborations for the benefit of the alma mater.