<p data-path-to-node="1">The Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the Senate and the entire University Community of <strong data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="84">Olabisi Ọnabajo University (OOU)</strong>, cordially invites the general public to the <strong data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="162">127th Professorial Inaugural Lecture</strong>.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="2">This landmark academic event serves as a platform for one of the institution&rsquo;s distinguished scholars to present his research and contributions to the field of African Philosophy.</p>
<h3 data-path-to-node="4">&nbsp;Event Details at a Glance</h3>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="5,1,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,1,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Inaugural Lecturer</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="5,1,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,1,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Professor Adebayo Ayokunle</strong></span></td>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="5,2,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,2,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Chair/Specialization</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="5,2,1,0">Professor of African Philosophy and Ethics</span></td>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="5,3,1,0"><em data-path-to-node="5,3,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Punishment and The Question of Proportionality in African Society</em></span></td>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="5,4,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,4,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Date</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="5,4,1,0">Tuesday, 12th of May 2026</span></td>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="5,5,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,5,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Time</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="5,5,1,0">02:00 p.m. (Guests to be seated by 01:30 p.m.)</span></td>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="5,6,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,6,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Venue</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="5,6,1,0">OGD Lecture Theatre, OOU Main Campus, Ago-&Igrave;w&ograve;ye</span></td>
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<h3 data-path-to-node="7">&nbsp;About the Lecture: Punishment and Proportionality</h3>
<p data-path-to-node="8">Professor Adebayo Ayokunle will delve into the philosophical foundations of justice within the African context. The lecture promises to explore:</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="9,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">The Ethics of Retribution:</strong> How African societies historically perceived "wrongdoing."</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="9,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">The Concept of Proportionality:</strong> Determining if the "punishment fits the crime" according to traditional and modern African ethical standards.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="9,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Philosophy &amp; Law:</strong> The intersection between moral philosophy and the practical application of justice in contemporary Africa.&nbsp;Venue and Arrival</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="12">The <strong data-path-to-node="12" data-index-in-node="4">OGD Lecture Theatre</strong> is the designated venue for this prestigious event. To ensure a smooth ceremony and maintain the academic tradition of the university:</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="13,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="13,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Early Arrival:</strong> Guests, students, and members of the academic procession are expected to be seated no later than <strong data-path-to-node="13,0,0" data-index-in-node="112">01:30 p.m.</strong></p>
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<p data-path-to-node="13,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="13,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Order of Proceedings:</strong> The lecture will commence promptly at 02:00 p.m. following the arrival of the Vice-Chancellor&rsquo;s procession.</p>
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<h3 data-path-to-node="15">&nbsp;What is an Inaugural Lecture?</h3>
<p data-path-to-node="16">An inaugural lecture is a significant milestone in an academic's career. It marks their official "introduction" to the university community as a full Professor. It provides an opportunity to share their lifetime of research, insights, and vision for their field of study with colleagues, students, and the general public.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="17,0">"A professor&rsquo;s inaugural lecture is the ultimate testament to academic excellence and a gift of knowledge to the society." &mdash; <em data-path-to-node="17,0" data-index-in-node="125">OOU Registry</em></p>
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