Baze University VC to Lead Colloquium Honoring Olu Obafemi

The fourth annual colloquium of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) will be chaired by Professor Abiodun Adeniyi, the Vice-Chancellor of Baze University, on November 11, 2026. This event honors Emeritus Professor Olu Obafemi, a distinguished Nigerian literary scholar, playwright, and poet.

Scheduled to take place at the Multi-Purpose Hall, Felele Campus, the colloquium is part of FUL's 2026 convocation activities and will commence at noon. The theme for this year is “Creativity as Criticism in Olu Obafemi’s Works,” and it will be conducted in a hybrid format, attracting scholars, writers, academics, and students.

Professor Gbenga Solomon Ibileye, the Vice-Chancellor of FUL, emphasized the colloquium's significance in celebrating Obafemi's contributions to literature and education. The initiative, which began in 2023, aims to foster ongoing intellectual engagement with Obafemi's legacy.

The event will feature presentations from distinguished scholars, including Professor S. T. Babatunde from the University of Ilorin.