A Professor of African Political and Diplomatic History at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Simon Odion Ehiabhi, will deliver the 26th Inaugural Lecture of the Institution on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
The lecture, titled “Historical Consciousness, Shared Identity and the Quest for a Restructured Nigeria,” promises to provide deep insights into the nation’s quest for restructuring.
According to a statement by the Chairman of the University Ceremonies Committee and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Admin.), Prof. Adebisi Daramola, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olugbenga Ige, will chair the event. The lecture will take place in the University Multipurpose Hall, commencing at 2:00 PM, with guests urged to be seated by 1:30 PM.
Prof. Ehiabhi’s remarkable academic journey began with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History in 1995, followed by a Master’s degree in International History & Diplomacy in 1999, another Master’s degree in History in 2003, and culminating in a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in 2013, all from the University of Benin, Benin City.
Joining Adekunle Ajasin University on January 10, 2001, as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of History and International Studies, Prof. Ehiabhi has ascended through the ranks to become a professor in October 2019. Currently, he serves as the Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development and has held over 70 roles within the university, including Acting Head of Department, Editor/Reviewer of departmental and faculty journals, Secretary and Chairperson of the Academic Staff Union, and President of the Academic Staff Cooperative Multipurpose Society.
Prof. Ehiabhi’s prolific academic career is marked by his contributions to seven books, reviews of two books, and over 30 published articles. He has attended more than 25 local and international conferences and has been involved in over 20 community service initiatives. His professional memberships include the Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN), the African Action Research Community, and the African Studies Association.
AAUA 26th Inaugural Lecture: Ehiabhi to Speak on Quest for Restructured Nigeria
