The Ladoke Akintola University of Technology is set to host its 72nd Inaugural Lecture, which will delve into the evolving world of financial systems and digital transitions.

The lecture, titled 'Dynamics of Accounting and Payment System (DAPS): The Hopes, The Fears and Aspirations,' will be delivered by Morufu Oladehinde Oladejo, a distinguished Professor of Accounting. Professor Oladejo brings a wealth of expertise to the podium, holding multiple academic and professional honors including a Ph.D., FCA, and FCTI.

The event will take place on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 12:00 Noon, with guests requested to be seated by 11:45 am. It will be held at The Great Hall, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, under the distinguished chairmanship of Prof. R. O. Rom Kalilu, the Vice-Chancellor of LAUTECH. The formal invitation is issued on behalf of the university community by the Registrar, Olayinka O. Balogun (Mrs).

This 72nd edition promises to explore the critical intersections of modern accounting practices and the rapidly changing landscape of payment systems. As global economies shift toward more complex digital infrastructures, Professor Oladejo will address the hopes for efficiency, the fears regarding security and systemic stability, and the aspirations for the future of the profession in Nigeria and beyond.

Members of the academia, students, professional accountants, and the general public are cordially invited to attend this landmark intellectual exercise.