Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike announces 68th Inaugural Lecture

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, CFS, FNIFST, FIAFOST, on behalf of the University Senate and Management, cordially invites the University community and the general public to the 68th Inaugural Lecture of the institution.

​This prestigious academic event will feature a deep dive into the critical challenges of food security and pest management in modern agriculture.

​Topic: Tiny Insect Pests and Huge Crop Losses: Dilemma of an Agricultural Entomologist

​Lecturer: Prof. Elechi Franca Asawalam

​B.Sc Agric (Ibadan), M.Sc. (Ibadan), Ph.D (Umudike), FNSPP

​Position: Professor of Agricultural Entomology, Department of Plant Health Management, College of Crop and Soil Sciences.

​Date: Wednesday, 11th February, 2026

​Time: 1:00 PM Prompt

​Physical Venue: Senator Anyim Pius Anyim Auditorium

​For those unable to attend in person, the lecture will be accessible virtually via Zoom:

​Meeting ID: 839 9061 4058

​Passcode: 634644

​RSVP

​Prof. Nneoma Elechi Obasi: Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) & Chairman, Public Lecture Committee.

​Dr. (Mrs.) Nkeiruka Charity Mbanasor: Registrar.