ABSU Announces 81st Inaugural Lecture Scheduled for December 10 2025; Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU), has officially announced that its 81st Inaugural Lecture will hold on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the university’s Main Auditorium.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ndukwu J. Okeudo, on behalf of the Senate, extended an open invitation to the academic community, stakeholders, and the general public to participate in this important institutional event.
Guest Lecturer
The lecture will be delivered by Professor Paul Uchenna Joseph Mbakwe, a distinguished Professor of History and International Relations. He holds several academic qualifications including:
- Ph.D
- CAL
- M.Sc. (ABSU)
- PGDIS
- MHSN
- MIFT
- MNIIA
Lecture Topic
“Igbo Genesis and the Chronology of a Polity: Myth, Memory, and the Politics of Origin.”
This topic explores identity, historical narratives, and political interpretations surrounding Igbo origins—a significant contribution to Nigerian historiography and cultural studies.
Event Details
- Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
- Venue: ABSU Main Auditorium
- Time:
- Vice-Chancellor’s procession: 10:30 a.m.
- Lecture begins: 11:00 a.m.
Attendees are encouraged to be seated before 10:30 a.m. to ensure the smooth commencement of the programme.
Organising Committee
The Inaugural Lecture is being coordinated by the Senate Ceremonials Committee, chaired by Professor Jemima Ogwo.
