Professor Sylvester Odion Akhaine to Deliver LASU 103rd Inaugural Lecture

Lagos State University (LASU) is set to host its 103rd Inaugural Lecture, with renowned scholar Professor Sylvester Odion Akhaine of the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, delivering the keynote address.

The lecture, titled "Shifting For Good: The Weapon of Empiricism in the Disorder of a Third Wave of Democracy in Africa," is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 25th February 2025, at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos. The event will commence at 3:00 p.m. prompt, with guests expected to be seated by 2:30 p.m.

LASU's Inaugural Lecture series provides a platform for distinguished academics to share their research and insights on critical societal issues. Professor Akhaine, a respected political scientist, will explore the role of empirical analysis in addressing the challenges facing democracy in Africa's evolving political landscape.

The university community, scholars, policymakers, and the general public are invited to attend this thought-provoking discourse, which promises to contribute significantly to democratic governance discussions on the continent.