UNILORIN announces 297th Inaugural Lecture

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Nigeria, has announced its Two Hundred and Ninety-Seventh (297th) Inaugural Lecture for the 2025/2026 academic session. The lecture forms part of the institution’s longstanding tradition of showcasing scholarly excellence and intellectual contributions to national development.

The upcoming lecture is titled: “From Wobbling to Thriving Development: The Transformative Power of Adult Learning and Education for Sustainable Futures.” The presentation will explore the critical role of adult education in fostering sustainable growth, societal transformation, and long-term development.

Guest Lecturer

The lecture will be delivered by Professor Ayodele Anthony Fajonyomi, a distinguished academic from the Department of Adult and Primary Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin. Professor Fajonyomi is expected to provide insightful perspectives on how adult learning can drive sustainable futures and national progress.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, 19th February, 2026
• Time: 5:00 p.m.
• Venue: Multipurpose Hall, Main Campus, University of Ilorin

Guests are advised to be seated by 4:45 p.m. prompt.

Chairman of the Occasion

The event will be chaired by Professor W. O. Egbewole, SAN, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin.

The University community, stakeholders in the education sector, and members of the public are cordially invited to attend the lecture, which promises to contribute meaningfully to discussions on education, development, and sustainability.