The management of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, has announced plans to hold its maiden public lecture aimed at fostering intellectual engagement, institutional development, and strategic partnerships.
Organized by the university’s Directorate of Advancement, Support and Linkages, the event is scheduled to take place on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. inside the University Auditorium in Anyigba, Kogi State.
Dr. Tony Okpanachi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), will serve as the guest lecturer. He will deliver a paper titled “The Making of a Great University: Institutions, Resources and Relevance.”
According to institutional authorities, the lecture will focus on the critical roles played by leadership, resource mobilization, and strategic collaborations in establishing competitive and sustainable higher learning institutions.
In a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs, Uredo Omale, the university management invited members of the academic community, stakeholders, and the general public to attend the landmark gathering.
