The Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, has invited members of the university community and the general public to the institution’s Twenty-First (21st) Inaugural Lecture.
The lecture will be delivered by Professor Binta Ajibola Sulyman, a distinguished Professor of Fine Arts and Arts Education in the Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Faculty of Environmental Sciences.
According to the university management, the lecture will explore the cultural significance, artistic relevance, and economic potential of traditional royal dance heritage in Ilorin and its role in preserving identity and promoting creative industries.
Lecture Details
- Topic:
“The Ilorin Royal Dance Tradition (Ijo Olomo Oba): A Catalyst for Cultural Identity, Artistic Expression, and Creative Economy” - Date: Wednesday, 3rd June 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM
- Venue: KWASU Mini Convocation Arena
Virtual Participation
Participants who are unable to attend physically can join the lecture virtually via Microsoft Teams.
KWASU Inaugural Lecture Virtual Link
- Meeting ID: kwasu
- Passcode: kwasu
About the Lecturer
Professor Binta Ajibola Sulyman is a renowned scholar in Fine Arts and Arts Education with extensive academic and professional accomplishments.
She holds:
- B.A. (Hons.) in Fine Arts
- Masters in Fine Arts (M.F.Arts)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
- Diploma in Computer Science
- Ph.D. from Ahmadu Bello University
She is also a fellow of several professional bodies and holds distinguished qualifications including FCAI, FHNR, and IPMLD.
The event will be chaired by the Vice-Chancellor of KWASU, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh.
The university community and lovers of culture, arts, and education are encouraged to participate in what promises to be an intellectually enriching and culturally enlightening lecture.