The Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki has announced its 35th Inaugural Lecture, which will centre on the significance of conserving and using neglected and underutilised species.

The lecture, arranged by the university, will be presented by Professor Catherine V. Nnamani, who holds a professorship in Plant Systematics and Conservation Biology.

Event details:

• Date: Monday, 17 November 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM
• Venue: ICT Hall, EBSU Permanent Site, Abakaliki
• Topic: “Bio‑Banking on Neglected and Underutilized Species: Pathway to Rediscovering Healthier and Wealthier Life”

The session will be chaired by Professor Michael Ugóta Awoke, Vice‑Chancellor of Ebonyi State University.

Professor Prince Ike‑Elechi Ogba, Deputy Vice‑Chancellor for Academics and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ceremonials at EBSU, is the designated RSVP contact.

The university warmly invites faculty members, students, researchers and any other interested parties to join the 35th Inaugural Lecture.