Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike to Host 68th Inaugural Lecture

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, CFS, FNIFST, FIAFOST, on behalf of the University Senate and Management, has invited the university community and the general public to attend the 68th Inaugural Lecture of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU).

This distinguished academic event will focus on the pressing challenges of food security and pest management in contemporary agriculture.

Lecture Details:

• 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
• Venue: Senator Anyim Pius Anyim Auditorium, MOUAU

Virtual Attendance:
For those unable to attend physically, the lecture will be streamed via Zoom:

• Meeting ID: 839 9061 4058
• Passcode: 634644

RSVP Contacts:

• Prof. Nneoma Elechi Obasi, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) & Chairman, Public Lecture Committee
• Dr. (Mrs.) Nkeiruka Charity Mbanasor, Registrar

This lecture promises to provide valuable insights into agricultural entomology, emphasizing strategies for mitigating pest-related crop losses and strengthening food security initiatives.