The Vice Chancellor of the University of Uyo, Professor Christopher N. Ekong, cordially invites the general public, members of the academia, and students to the institution's upcoming 137th Inaugural Lecture.
The academic event will feature an in-depth presentation addressing one of the nation's most pressing systemic challenges.
Lecture Profile and Topic
The lecture will focus heavily on governance and systemic ethics under the designated theme:
Topic: "Institutional Corruption in Nigeria: Diagnosis, Lessons and the Way Forward"
The Lecturer
The 137th Inaugural Lecture will be delivered by Professor Ebere J. Okorie (Ph.D, FACASEN; FNOUN; JP). Professor Okorie is a distinguished Professor of Criminology within the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Uyo.
Event Schedule and Details
Members of the public and university community planning to attend should take note of the following logistical arrangements:
Date: Thursday, 9th July 2026
Time: 3:00 pm prompt
Venue: 1000 Seater TETFUND Auditorium, Main Campus, Nwaniba Road, Uyo
Arrival Notice: All guests are expected and requested to be fully seated by 2:45 pm before the commencement of the academic procession.