Okonkwo to Deliver 14th Convocation Lecture

‎Chinedu Eze

The Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, will deliver the 14th Convocation Lecture at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti.

 Okonkwo will also be awarded with honorary degree from the institution at this year’s ceremony slated for October. 

‎A letter from the Chancellor of the University,  Afe Babalola, stated that the university’s Senate had approved Okonkwo to deliver the lecture on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the Alfa Belgore Multipurpose Hall in the university. 

The honorary degree conferment is scheduled for the finale the following day, Wednesday, October 21.

‎Okonkwo will be among three Nigerians to receive honorary degrees at the event. According to the Chancellor, the awards will be conferred on individuals who have impacted humanity in various ways. 

‎In the letter, Afe Babalola cited Okonkwo’s track record as the basis for his selection, saying: “With your antecedents and pedigree, you are certainly the right person to be invited to deliver the 14th Convocation Lecture.

‎”Apart from what you will glean from our website, your acceptance of this offer will afford you the opportunity to see what we have done within 16 years to change the Dave of education in Nigeria by institutionalising quality and functional education and how you can partner with us on this noble and selfless journey.”