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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.

- Thursday, March 26, 2026Nigerian 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
- Thursday, August 28, 2025Nigerian National Merit House, 22, Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria
National Conference Speech at the National Conference on Science and Technology for Sustainability
- 27th February 2025Nigerian 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)
- December 10, 2024Zoom
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
- Tuesday, November 26, 2024U.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
- September 15, 2024The 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
- Friday, August 30, 2024The 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
- Wednesday, August 14, 2024Afin-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria
Speech of the Laying of Foundation of the Queen Agro-Allied University of Technology
- 25-26 October 2022Green 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
- Thursday, July 28, 2022Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC), Abuja, Nigeria
National Conference Speech/Lecture - IARSA — Sustainable Agriculture, Food Research and Nutrition Security
- 9th to 11th November 2021Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Annual Conference Speech – IARSA Nigeria — Promoting Sustainability in the Petroleum Development and Economic Growth in the Niger Delta Region
- Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 October 2021Institute 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”
- September 22, 2021Gateway Rhema Bible College (G-REBICO), Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
Convocation Speech – As the Chairman of Council of the College
- June 15, 20213, 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)
- February 26, 2021New Delhi, India
Speech at the World Peace Summit — Organized by Charles Walter’s Society for Innovation Research
- Saturday, 9th of May 2020Institute 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”
- July 30 & 31, 2019NECA 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”
- November 27-28, 2018Grand Ibro Hotel Annex, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Annual Conference Speech - IARSA — Governance & Sustainable Development
- November 7th – 9th, 2017Accra, Ghana
Annual Conference Speech – IARSA — Education Research and Technology Development (ERTD) of the International Association of Research Scholars & Administrators (IARSA)
- 12th and 13th June, 2017Army Resource Center, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Annual Conference Speech - IARSA — International Conference on Education Technology, Transportation and Disaster Management
- 2nd March, 2017Organised 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
- Wednesday, September 28, 2016University 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
- Wednesday, August 17, 2016University 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
- Friday, May 6, 2016IITMH 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
- December 10-11, 2015Sheraton Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria
International Conference Speech – American Liberty University (ALU), California, United States — "Inclusive Education: Designing Classrooms Where Every Learner Thrives"
- June 18, 2015University 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
- Friday, April 3, 2015University of Lagos, Conference Centre, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos – Nigeria
Speech at the Graduation Ceremony of the New World Mission Dunamis – International University, South Africa
- Friday, March 27, 2015Madinat 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
- Friday, November 14, 2014—
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
- Monday, July 14, 2014National 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
- Wednesday, March 05, 2014University 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
- Friday, November 29, 2013—
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
- Thursday, November 29, 2012University 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
- Tuesday, July 24, 2012University 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
- Thursday, May 3, 2012University 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
- 21 April 2012The 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.
- Monday, October 30, 2011University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Speech Delivered at the Commencement Class of the University of the Caribbean, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands
