Professor Sylvester Odion Akhaine of Lagos State University is set to deliver the 4th Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture in Lagos. The event is scheduled for July 23, 2026, and adds another chapter to the annual lecture series held in memory of the late Lateef Jakande.
Akhaine, a professor of Political Science at LASU, has been named as the featured speaker for the 2026 edition. His selection places an academic voice at the center of a memorial platform associated with public affairs, governance and national discourse.
The lecture is being organised by the Nigerian Guild of Editors, which has continued to host the memorial event as a way of sustaining attention on Jakande's legacy. With the programme returning for a fourth edition, the event is expected to draw interest from the media, academia and wider public life in Lagos.
The announcement highlights the continuing relevance of memorial lectures as forums for reflection on leadership, journalism and public service. With Akhaine billed to speak, the 2026 gathering is likely to focus fresh attention on issues connected to civic engagement and political thought in Nigeria.
