The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, SJD, FCIArb, FCIA, has invited members of the academic community and the general public to the institution's 243rd Inaugural Lecture.
The prestigious lecture will be delivered by Professor Thaddeus Chidi Nzeadibe, a distinguished Professor of Environmental Management and Sustainability, who will share insights on environmental challenges, waste management, and sustainable development in African cities.
Lecture Topic
"Dealing with Waste: Expounding the Geographies of Garbage in African Cities through the Lens of the Sustainable Development Goals."
The lecture is expected to examine waste management challenges across African cities and explore sustainable solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Event Details
Lecturer: Professor Thaddeus Chidi Nzeadibe
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Robing and Procession: 12:00 noon
Guests Seated: 12:30 p.m.
Venue: Princess Alexandra Unity Hall and Theatre, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
Virtual Participation
Participants who are unable to attend physically can join the lecture online via Zoom.
Meeting ID: 960 7292 8015
Passcode: 243rd
A Platform for Intellectual Engagement
The inaugural lecture series remains one of UNN's foremost academic traditions, providing a platform for professors to present their research findings and contributions to knowledge.
Members of the university community, researchers, students, environmental professionals, and the general public are encouraged to attend this important academic event and benefit from the insights that will be shared on sustainable waste management and environmental development in Africa.