The Management of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has officially announced the scheduling of its landmark 40th Inaugural Lecture. The highly anticipated academic event is set to take place on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

​The lecture will serve as a significant milestone for the institution, bringing 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

​Meet the Guest Lecturer

​This edition’s 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. She 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.

​Significance of the Lecture

​Inaugural lectures are 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.