The institution, officially renamed Yakubu Gowon University, disclosed that its 55th inaugural lecture will take place on Thursday, 29 October 2026.

The notice states that the event is set for 2:00 p.m. in the Faculty of Agriculture Lecture Theatre on the Main Campus, located along Airport Road in Abuja.

Titled “Accelerated Fish Production for Food Security: Feed and System Technologies to the Rescue,” the lecture will be presented by Professor Abdullahi Mohammad Orire.

Professor Orire earned a B.A. from Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, followed by an M.Tech. and a Ph.D. from the Federal University of Technology, Minna, and is recognized as a Fellow of the pertinent professional institute.

Vice‑Chancellor Professor Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, speaking for the Senate, extends an invitation to faculty, staff, students and the wider public to join the lecture.

The presentation will explore how advancements in fish‑production methods and feed technology can bolster food security.

The gathering is slated for the university’s Main Campus in Abuja.