PAAU to Host Maiden Public Lecture on Building Great Universities
PAAU will hold its maiden public lecture on October 26, 2026, featuring DBN CEO Tony Okpanachi.
Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Kogi State, will hold its maiden public lecture on Monday, October 26, 2026, with the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), Dr Tony Okpanachi, scheduled to deliver the lecture.
The event, organised by the university’s Directorate of Advancement, Support and Linkages, is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. at the University Auditorium in Anyigba.
The lecture, titled “The Making of a Great University: Institutions, Resources and Relevance,” will examine the role of institutional leadership, resource mobilisation and strategic partnerships in building competitive and sustainable universities.
According to the university’s announcement, the maiden public lecture is intended to promote intellectual engagement, support institutional development and encourage strategic partnerships.
Okpanachi’s participation is expected to provide a platform for discussions on the institutional structures, funding strategies and collaborative relationships that can contribute to university development.
The university has invited members of its community and the general public to attend the event.
The maiden public lecture forms part of PAAU’s efforts to encourage intellectual discourse on issues relevant to higher education and institutional advancement.
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