UNIUYO announces 137th Inaugural Lecture

UNIUYO announces 137th Inaugural Lecture promises to be a landmark event for both the university community and the public, offering critical insights into national reformation.
To ensure you do not miss this vital discussion on institutional corruption, please make note of the schedule for Thursday, 9th July 2026, at the 1000 Seater TETFUND Auditorium. Attendees are reminded to be fully seated by 2:45 pm to respect the traditional academic procession.
This has been as been officially announced by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Uyo, Professor Christopher N. Ekong.
This prestigious academic event features an in-depth presentation addressing one of Nigeria’s most pressing systemic challenges: governance and systemic ethics. Delivered by Professor Ebere J. Okorie, a distinguished Professor of Criminology, the presentation is titled
“Institutional Corruption in Nigeria: Diagnosis, Lessons and the Way Forward.” Members of the academia, students, and the general public are cordially invited to gather at the Main Campus for this highly anticipated intellectual discourse
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:
UNIUYO announces 137th Inaugural Lecture promises to be a landmark event for both the university community and the public, offering critical insights into national reformatio
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
UNIUYO announces 137th Inaugural Lecture promises to be a landmark event for both the university community and the public, offering critical insights into national reformatio
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.
UNIUYO announces 137th Inaugural Lecture promises to be a landmark event for both the university community and the public, offering critical insights into national reformatio
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
UNIUYO announces 137th Inaugural Lecture promises to be a landmark event for both the university community and the public, offering critical insights into national reformatio
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.
Final thought
UNIUYO announces 137th Inaugural Lecture promises to be a landmark event for both the university community and the public, offering critical insights into national reformation.
To ensure you do not miss this vital discussion on institutional corruption, please make note of the schedule for Thursday, 9th July 2026, at the 1000 Seater TETFUND Auditorium.
Attendees are reminded to be fully seated by 2:45 pm to respect the traditional academic procession.





