AKWA IBOM STATE UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES 13TH INAUGURAL LECTURE

The Vice-Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), Professor OtoAbasi E. Akpan, OON, FHSN, has announced the institution's 13th Inaugural Lecture, scheduled to take place in October 2026.

The lecture is part of the university's academic activities and will provide an opportunity for members of the university community, scholars, researchers, students and invited guests to engage with an academic presentation on sustainable agricultural production in Nigeria.

DETAILS OF THE 13TH INAUGURAL LECTURE

The event has been scheduled as follows:

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026

Time: 2:00 p.m. Prompt

Venue: TETFUND Conference Centre, AKSU Main Campus, Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State.

Topic: “Revitalising Agricultural Production in Nigeria: Deciphering the Mystery of Sustainable Wheel Spinning”

INAUGURAL LECTURER

The 13th Inaugural Lecture will be delivered by Professor Sunday Brownson Akpan, a Professor of Farm Management and Production Economics in the Faculty of Agriculture, Akwa Ibom State University.

The lecture topic focuses on agricultural production in Nigeria, with emphasis on the challenges and considerations surrounding sustainable agricultural development.

ABOUT THE INAUGURAL LECTURE

Inaugural lectures are significant academic events through which professors present aspects of their research, academic experience and scholarly contributions to the university community and the wider public.

The 13th Inaugural Lecture of Akwa Ibom State University will provide Professor Sunday Brownson Akpan with an opportunity to share his scholarly perspectives on agricultural production and sustainability.

The subject of the lecture is particularly connected to the field of Farm Management and Production Economics, where issues surrounding agricultural productivity, resource management and sustainable production are studied.

INVITATION TO THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor OtoAbasi E. Akpan, has extended an invitation to members of the university community and other invited guests to attend the event.

Members of the academic community, students, researchers, agricultural professionals and other interested guests are expected to be part of the occasion.

EVENT SUMMARY

The 13th Inaugural Lecture of Akwa Ibom State University promises to be an important academic occasion as the university continues to promote research, scholarship and intellectual engagement.

The university has invited guests and members of the academic community to honour the occasion with their presence.