Professor Stephen Adebayo Ogunpitan to Deliver LASU's 130th Inaugural Lecture on November 10

Lagos State University (LASU) will host another major academic event as it prepares to welcome students & members of the university community for its 130th inaugural lecture.

The lecture will be delivered by Professor Stephen Adebayo Ogunpitan of the Department of English, Literature in English Unit, Faculty of Arts. His presentation will examine the relationship between storytelling, human understanding and the interpretation of society through fiction.

The university's latest inaugural lecture announcement identifies the event as part of its continuing academic tradition of showcasing the research, intellectual contributions and scholarly achievements of its professors.

Lecture to Focus on Fiction and Human Understanding

The lecture is titled "Narrative as Cartography: Enlarging Human Vision Through Fiction."

The topic highlights the potential of literary narratives to expand people's understanding of the world and provide different perspectives on human experiences.

Through the presentation, Professor Ogunpitan is expected to explore how fiction and storytelling can influence imagination, deepen social awareness and offer insights into the complexities of human existence.

The subject also places literature within a broader intellectual conversation about how people interpret their surroundings, understand different societies and engage with experiences beyond their immediate environments.

Date, Time and Venue of the LASU Inaugural Lecture

According to the event announcement, the 130th inaugural lecture will take place at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, Lagos State University Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.

The scheduled details are as follows:

• Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
• Venue: Buba Marwa Auditorium, LASU Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.
• Lecture commencement: 2:00 p.m.
• Arrival time for invited guests: 1:30 p.m.