UNIBEN to Host 363rd Inaugural Lecture on Women in Corporate Leadership

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) will hold its 363rd Inaugural Lecture on Thursday, 12th March 2026, at the Akin Deko Auditorium, Ugbowo Campus.

The event will be chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Edoba B. Omoregie, SAN.

• Speaker: Professor Evelyn Iyose Umemezia, Professor of Human Resource Management.
• Lecture Title: "Redefining Leadership and Gender: The Trajectory of Nigerian Women to the Boardroom"
• Focus: The lecture will examine the pathways, challenges, and evolving role of Nigerian women in ascending to senior executive and board-level positions.

Academic Credentials of the Speaker:

• Degrees in Zoology, Business Administration, Education, Accounting, and a PhD in Business Administration from UNIBEN.
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM).

Guests are advised to be seated by 3:30 PM, ahead of the 4:00 PM commencement, to fully partake in this important academic discourse.

This lecture continues UNIBEN’s tradition of showcasing impactful scholarship that blends research, leadership, and societal relevance.