The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has announced that its 187th Inaugural Lecture will be delivered by renowned academic and scholar, Professor Emmanuel Bankole Oladumiye, a distinguished Professor of Graphic Design and Advertising.

The lecture, titled:

“Graphic Design: Catalyst for Human Transformation and Development from Darkness to Light”, is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the Obafemi Awolowo Auditorium, FUTA. The event will commence at 3:00 PM prompt, and all attendees are encouraged to be seated by 2:45 PM.

Professor Oladumiye, who holds degrees including B.A. (Ed.), MFA (Benin), and Ph.D. (Akure), is widely recognized for his scholarly contributions to visual communication, creative arts, and advertising education in Nigeria and beyond.

The Vice-Chancellor of FUTA, Professor Adenike Temidayo Oladiji, FAS, will chair the occasion, while the event will be formally signed off by Mr. C.O. Adeleye, Registrar of the University.

FUTA extends a warm invitation to the general public, academia, industry professionals, and friends of the University to attend this significant intellectual gathering.