PRINCE ABUBAKAR AUDU UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES 29TH INAUGURAL LECTURE
The Vice-Chancellor of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, FCIA, FABEN, FCIEEE, has invited members of the university community and the general public to the institution's 29th Inaugural Lecture.
The academic event is scheduled to feature a lecture on the historical development of Arabic language within Nigeria's Confluence region.
INAUGURAL LECTURE DETAILS
The lecture will be delivered by Professor Abubakar Salisu Abdullahi, a Professor of Arabic and Literature.
His academic qualifications include B.A. and M.A. from the University of Jos (Unijos) in Arabic Language and Literature, as well as a Ph.D. from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU).
The event is scheduled as follows:
| Event Details | Information |
| ----------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Lecture | 29th Inaugural Lecture |
| Topic | Developmental Tracks of Arabic Language in the Confluence Area of Nigeria (1960–2008) |
| Date | Tuesday, October 6, 2026 |
| Time | 10:00 a.m. prompt |
| Venue | University Auditorium, Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi State |
| Lecturer | Professor Abubakar Salisu Abdullahi |
ABOUT THE LECTURE
The inaugural lecture will focus on the development and historical trajectory of the Arabic language in the Confluence Area of Nigeria between 1960 and 2008.
The lecture is expected to examine the historical, linguistic and cultural dimensions of Arabic within the region while contributing to broader academic discussions on language and literature in Nigeria.
The event also forms part of the university's continued efforts to promote scholarly research and intellectual discourse, particularly in the humanities and related academic fields.
INVITATION TO THE PUBLIC
Members of the university community, academics, researchers, students and members of the general public are invited to attend the 29th Inaugural Lecture.
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