The Vice-Chancellor of Fountain University, Prof. Olayinka Ramota Karim, on behalf of the Governing Council and Senate, is pleased to invite the university community and the general public to the institution's 8th Inaugural Lecture.
This specific session holds immense historical significance as it marks the first-ever Inaugural Lecture from the College of Law since the university's inception. It represents a major milestone in the academic evolution of the College and underscores the university’s commitment to advancing legal scholarship and jurisprudential discourse in Nigeria.
LECTURER PROFILE: PROFESSOR KAZEEM OLAJIDE OLANIYAN
The inaugural lecture will be delivered by Professor Kazeem Olajide Olaniyan, a distinguished scholar of law. Professor Olaniyan is expected to provide a deep, scholarly exploration of the legal framework, drawing from years of research and practice in the field of jurisprudence.
The lecture is titled “The Just, Justice, and the Judicial: A Jurisprudential Journey in the Justicial Jungle”
The title suggests a rigorous examination of the relationship between moral fairness (The Just), legal outcomes (Justice), and the administrative processes of the courts (The Judicial). Attendees can expect an intellectual trek through the complexities and "jungles" of modern legal systems.
EVENT LOGISTICS AND VENUE
To ensure an orderly academic procession and a successful event, the university has provided the following schedule:
- Date: Thursday, 23rd April, 2026.
- Time: 02:00 PM Prompt.
- Venue: FUO Auditorium, Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun State.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE INAUGURAL LECTURE
In the Nigerian university system, an inaugural lecture is a definitive rite of passage for a professor. It serves as:
- A Public Introduction: The professor formally introduces their research trajectory to the academic community and the public.
- A Scholarly Account: It provides an opportunity for the professor to present their unique contributions to their specific field of study.
- Institutional Pride: For Fountain University, this 8th lecture—and specifically the 1st from the College of Law—highlights the growing academic strength and faculty diversity of the institution.
INVITATION TO THE PUBLIC
The university management warmly welcomes:
- Legal Practitioners and Jurists: To engage with contemporary jurisprudential theories.
- Students and Researchers: To gain insight into the highest levels of legal academic delivery.
- The General Public: To witness a historic moment in the life of the university.
CONCLUSION: A MILESTONE IN LEGAL SCHOLARSHIP
The 8th Inaugural Lecture of Fountain University promises to be a landmark event. Under the leadership of Prof. Olayinka Ramota Karim, the university continues to foster an environment where intellectualism and character are celebrated.