The Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the Senate of the University of Jos (UNIJOS), cordially invites the University community and the general public to the 122nd Inaugural Lecture in the institution’s distinguished series. This lecture serves as a vital platform for academic discourse on one of the most pressing environmental challenges affecting national stability.
I. THE LECTURER & THEME
*The lecture will be delivered by a renowned expert from the Department of Geography and Planning:*
- Inaugural Lecturer: Professor Nankap Latur Binbol
- Lecture Title: “Understanding Droughts: A Panacea for National Food Security.”
II. EVENT LOGISTICS
To ensure a dignified and punctual academic proceeding, all guests and participants are requested to adhere to the following schedule:
- Date: Tuesday, 21st April 2026 (Today)
- Time: 02:00 PM Prompt
- Venue: Aliyu Akwar Doma Theatre, Faculty of Arts, Naraguta Campus, University of Jos.
> Important Notice: In line with university protocol, all guests and attendees are expected to be seated by 01:30 PM before the arrival of the Vice-Chancellor’s procession.
III. SYNOPSIS OF THE LECTURE
Professor Nankap Latur Binbol will explore the complex dynamics of drought, its environmental drivers, and its direct impact on agricultural productivity in Nigeria. The lecture will provide a comprehensive framework for understanding drought patterns as a critical step toward ensuring sustainable food security and national resilience in the face of climate variability.
CONCLUSION: CELEBRATING ACADEMIC MERIT
Inaugural lectures represent a significant milestone for the professoriate, allowing scholars to share their research findings with the wider public. We look forward to your presence at this intellectually enriching event.
Please be guided accordingly.
Signed:
Management
University of Jos (UNIJOS)