Baze University's VC to Lead Colloquium Honoring Olu Obafemi

Professor Abiodun Adeniyi, the Vice-Chancellor of Baze University, Abuja, will chair the fourth annual colloquium organized by the Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State, in honor of Emeritus Professor Olu Obafemi. Scheduled for November 11, 2026, the event will take place at the university’s Multi-Purpose Hall, Felele Campus, as part of the institution’s 2026 convocation ceremony.

The colloquium, themed “Creativity as Criticism in Olu Obafemi’s Works,” will explore how literary creativity interprets society and promotes social transformation. The event will be conducted in a hybrid format for both physical and virtual attendees.

Emeritus Professor Olu Obafemi is recognized for his significant contributions to Nigerian literature and has received the Nigerian National Order of Merit. Professor Gbenga Solomon Ibileye, the Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja, emphasized the colloquium's role in celebrating Obafemi's intellectual legacy and fostering discussions on broader societal issues.

The initiative began in 2023 under Professor Olayemi Akinwumi and aims to sustain engagement with Obafemi’s works.