Salem University, Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria, is set to host its Second Inaugural Lecture on Thursday, 3rd December 2026, as part of its commitment to advancing academic scholarship, intellectual discourse and knowledge development.
The lecture, titled
“Death Penalty in African Jurisprudence: Search for a Value-Driven Paradigm for Combating the Menace of Corruption in Nigeria,”
will be delivered by Professor Igonoh Joshua A., LL.B, LL.M, Ph.D, of the Department of Public and International Law, College of Law, Salem University, Lokoja.
The lecture will examine the place of the death penalty within African jurisprudence, exploring the search for a value-driven approach to addressing the menace of corruption in Nigeria. It promises to provide an engaging platform for critical reflection on law, justice, accountability and the development of a society anchored on ethical values.
EVENT DETAILS
- Event: Second Inaugural Lecture
- Guest Lecturer: Professor Igonoh Joshua A.
- Date: Thursday, 3rd December 2026
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Venue: Salem University Hall, Lokoja, Kogi State.
The Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the Governing Council, Senate and Management, cordially invites members of the University Community, legal practitioners, academics, policymakers, students and the general public to this significant academic occasion.
The University looks forward to welcoming distinguished guests and participants to what promises to be an enriching intellectual engagement.
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