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Speeches & ceremonial addresses

Inauguration addresses, plenaries, and ceremonial speeches across Lagos, Abuja, Chicago, and Grand Turk — the public-speaking life of a diplomat-scholar.
Prof. Ogunsakin-Akin delivering an address at a conference podium
  1. Thursday, March 26, 2026
    Nigerian National Merit House, 22, Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria

    National Conference Speech at the National Conference on Achieving Socioeconomic Development in Nigeria through Science, Technology and Innovation

  2. Thursday, August 28, 2025
    Nigerian National Merit House, 22, Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria

    National Conference Speech at the National Conference on Science and Technology for Sustainability

  3. 27th February 2025
    Nigerian National Merit House, 22, Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria

    National Conference Speech at the National Conference on Innovative Trends in Technology and Development in Nigeria (NCITTD25)

  4. December 10, 2024
    Zoom

    Inauguration Speech - IARSAC International University (www.iiu-edu.us)

    The commencement of the University’s programs across the world. The speech welcomed new students, sets institutional expectations, and outlines the academic journey. It inspired learners, introduces the faculty, and demystifies campus resources to ease the transition into higher education

  5. Tuesday, November 26, 2024
    U.S. Consulate General Lagos, 2 Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

    Collaboration/Partnership Speech — U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria’s Meeting with IARSA Team

  6. September 15, 2024
    The Centre for Educational Planning, Economics & Research Development (CEPERD)

    Inauguration Speech on the Commencement of CEPERD

    An inauguration speech for a new research centre establishes its mission, future impact, and strategic priorities. It speech served as a formal declaration of the centre's purpose, outlining how the facility will push the boundaries of knowledge, address pressing societal challenges, and foster vital collaborative partnerships

  7. Friday, August 30, 2024
    The Association of Research Scholars & Administrators (IARSA), Lagos, Nigeria — Appointment of Board of Directors and other key officers of the Association

    Inaugural Address of the Principal Officer

  8. Wednesday, August 14, 2024
    Afin-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria

    Speech of the Laying of Foundation of the Queen Agro-Allied University of Technology

  9. 25-26 October 2022
    Green Mind Hotel, A.E. Ekukinam Street, Off Obafemi Awolowo Way, Plot No. 764, Utako District, FCT, Abuja, Nigeria

    Annual Conference Speech – IARSA — Sustainable Business, Technological Innovation and Research in Management

  10. Thursday, July 28, 2022
    Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC), Abuja, Nigeria

    National Conference Speech/Lecture - IARSA — Sustainable Agriculture, Food Research and Nutrition Security

  11. 9th to 11th November 2021
    Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

    Annual Conference Speech – IARSA Nigeria — Promoting Sustainability in the Petroleum Development and Economic Growth in the Niger Delta Region

  12. Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 October 2021
    Institute of Educational Leadership Practitioners of Nigeria (IELP)

    Induction of New Members Address as President and Chairman of Council — “Functional Education: A Necessity for Sustainable National Development 2021”

  13. September 22, 2021
    Gateway Rhema Bible College (G-REBICO), Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

    Convocation Speech – As the Chairman of Council of the College

  14. June 15, 2021
    3, FIIRO Road, Near Cappa Bus Stop, Off Agege Motor Road, Oshodi, Lagos, Nigeria

    Collaboration/Partnership Speech — Between IARSA and the Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi (FIIRO)

  15. February 26, 2021
    New Delhi, India

    Speech at the World Peace Summit — Organized by Charles Walter’s Society for Innovation Research

  16. Saturday, 9th of May 2020
    Institute of Educational Leadership Practitioners of Nigeria (IELPN), NECA Training and Event Centre, Plot A2, Hakeem Balogun Street, Central Business District Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria

    Annual Conference Speech – IELPN as President and Chairman of Council — “Functional Education Towards an Emancipatory Learning for National Growth”

  17. July 30 & 31, 2019
    NECA HOUSE (Events & Training Place), Plot A2, Hakeem Balogun Street, Central Business District, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria

    Annual Conference Speech - IARSA — “Leadership Strategy, Management Development & Business Intelligence”

  18. November 27-28, 2018
    Grand Ibro Hotel Annex, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

    Annual Conference Speech - IARSA — Governance & Sustainable Development

  19. November 7th – 9th, 2017
    Accra, Ghana

    Annual Conference Speech – IARSA — Education Research and Technology Development (ERTD) of the International Association of Research Scholars & Administrators (IARSA)

  20. 12th and 13th June, 2017
    Army Resource Center, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

    Annual Conference Speech - IARSA — International Conference on Education Technology, Transportation and Disaster Management

  21. 2nd March, 2017
    Organised by International Association of Research Scholars and Administrators, Chelsea Hotel, Abuja

    Keynote Address at International Conference — Education and New Development: Learning and Teaching for Sustainable Development

  22. Wednesday, September 28, 2016
    University of Lagos Conference Centre/Guest Houses, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria (Africa)

    Admission Speech/Address - International Induction Ceremony for New Members — International Association of Research Scholars & Administrators

  23. Wednesday, August 17, 2016
    University of Lagos Conference Centre, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria

    Speech Delivered at the Commencement Class of the National University of Penal, Administrative & Security Science (NOUPASS), Spain in Africa

  24. Friday, May 6, 2016
    IITMH HOUSE, Plot No: 9, A-1, Tihar, Opposite Chhatri Park, Subhash Nagar Mor, New Delhi- 110018

    Induction Speech of New Members — National Institute for Education & Research (NIER), New Delhi, India

  25. December 10-11, 2015
    Sheraton Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria

    International Conference Speech – American Liberty University (ALU), California, United States — "Inclusive Education: Designing Classrooms Where Every Learner Thrives"

  26. June 18, 2015
    University of Lagos, Nigeria

    Message from the Director, (Asia & Africa) of Victoria Global University, Turks & Caicos — On the International Graduation Ceremony for the Conferment of Honorary Doctorate Degree Award of the University in Nigeria, Africa

  27. Friday, April 3, 2015
    University of Lagos, Conference Centre, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos – Nigeria

    Speech at the Graduation Ceremony of the New World Mission Dunamis – International University, South Africa

  28. Friday, March 27, 2015
    Madinat Jumeirah Conference & Events Centre, 6 King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, Dubai

    Annual Conference Speech - NIER — International Conference on Collaborative Learning and Educational Practices

  29. Friday, November 14, 2014
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    Message from the Director, (Asia & Africa) of the University of Berkley, Michigan, United States on the International Graduation Ceremony and the Conferment of Honorary Doctorate Degree Award of the University in Nigeria, Africa

  30. Monday, July 14, 2014
    National Universities Commission (NUC), Abuja, Nigeria

    Defense of Accreditation of ALUN — Speech on the defense of the Accreditation of the American Liberty University of Nigeria at the National Universities Commission (NUC), Abuja, Nigeria

  31. Wednesday, March 05, 2014
    University Of Lagos Conference Centre, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria

    Message as the Director for Africa, Victoria Global University, Turks & Caicos — International Convocation & Launching Education Trust Funds Project of the University in Africa

  32. Friday, November 29, 2013
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    Message from the Director, (Asia & Africa) of the University of Berkley, Michigan, United States on the International Graduation Ceremony and the Conferment of Honorary Doctorate Degree Award of the University in Nigeria, Africa

  33. Thursday, November 29, 2012
    University of Ghana, Legon Campus, 13 Km. North-East Of Accra, Accra, Ghana

    Message from the Director, West Africa Commencement Class of the New World Mission Dunamis – International University, South Africa

  34. Tuesday, July 24, 2012
    University of Lagos Conference Centre (Committee Room C), Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria

    Message from the Director for Africa, Victoria Global University, Turks & Caicos — On the Occasion of International Graduation Ceremony/Conferment of Honorary Doctorate Degree of the University

  35. Thursday, May 3, 2012
    University of Lagos Conference Centre (Function Room), Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria

    Message from the Director, West Africa - New World Mission Dunamis – International University, South Africa on the occasion of International Graduation Ceremony/Conferment Of Honorary Doctorate Degree

  36. 21 April 2012
    The International University, Pretoria, South Africa

    Graduation Keynote Address / Speech — The International University, Pretoria, South Africa

    The keynote addressed to congratulate the graduating class, reflect on their shared journey, and inspire their future.

  37. Monday, October 30, 2011
    University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

    Speech Delivered at the Commencement Class of the University of the Caribbean, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands