The Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, Professor J. B. Ayodele, on behalf of the Governing Council and the Senate, has formally ratified the schedule for the institution’s 104th Inaugural Lecture. This event continues EKSU’s long-standing academic tradition of fostering intellectual engagement and providing a platform for professors to share their original research and scholarly contributions with the global community.
The 104th lecture will be delivered by a distinguished scholar in the humanities, focusing on the intersection of gender, divinity, and social structures.
LECTURE PROFILE: PROFESSOR IBIYINKA OLUSOLA ADESANYA
The inaugural lecturer for this session is Professor Ibiyinka Olusola Adesanya, a Professor of Sociology of Religion. Known for her critical analysis of religious institutions and their impact on social behavior, Professor Adesanya will present a socio-religious inquiry into one of the most enduring debates in gender studies.
Lecture Title
> “Whom Did Women Offend: God, Nature, Man or Society? A Socio-Religious Enquiry”
The lecture promises to explore the complex origins of gender-based perceptions, questioning whether the historical and contemporary challenges faced by women are rooted in theological interpretations, natural laws, patriarchal structures, or societal evolution.
EVENT LOGISTICS AND PROTOCOLS
To ensure the solemnity and organized execution of this academic rite, the university has released the following schedule for all attendees:
- Date: Tuesday, 14th April 2026.
- Time: 2:00 PM Prompt (Guests are strictly advised to be seated by 1:30 PM for the academic procession).
- Venue: University Auditorium, EKSU Main Campus, Ado-Ekiti.
CEREMONY COORDINATION AND LEADERSHIP
The 104th Inaugural Lecture is being managed by a high-level coordination team to ensure excellence in delivery:
- Ife Oluwole – Registrar.
- Prof. O. L. Ademilua – Chairman, Ceremonies Committee.
- Host: Professor J. B. Ayodele, Vice-Chancellor.
INVITATION TO THE INTELLECTUAL COMMUNITY
The university management warmly invites:
- Students and Staff: To gain insight into the high-level research being conducted within the Faculty of Social Sciences.
- Researchers and Sociologists: To engage with new perspectives on the sociology of religion and gender studies.
- The General Public: To participate in a discourse that addresses fundamental questions regarding the structure of our modern society.
CONCLUSION: ADVANCING THE FRONTIERS OF SOCIOLOGICAL DISCOURSE
The 104th Inaugural Lecture at Ekiti State University stands as a testament to the institution's commitment to "Knowledge, Honor, and Service." Professor Adesanya’s inquiry is expected to provide a robust framework for understanding gender dynamics through a scholarly, socio-religious lens.