The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has officially announced its 40th Inaugural Lecture, scheduled to take place on Thursday, June 25, 2026. This landmark academic event will bring together members of the academia, students, and the general public to celebrate groundbreaking research and scholarly achievements.

Event Details & Venue Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026 Venue: NOUN University Headquarters, Jabi, Abuja

The lecture will be delivered by Professor Rosemary Ochanya Ogbodo-Adoga, a distinguished scholar from the university's Faculty of Education. Professor Ogbodo-Adoga is a renowned Professor of Guidance and Counselling within the Department of Educational Foundations, and is expected to share profound insights from her years of extensive research, academic stewardship, and contributions to the field of educational counseling and human development.

The inaugural lecture is an age-old academic tradition where newly promoted or established professors present their research trajectory and future academic outlook to the university community and the public. As NOUN hits its 40th lecture milestone, the university continues to solidify its footprint as a leader in open and distance learning across the African continent.