By Eberechukwu Ezekigbo
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Anambra State, will hold its 33rd inaugural lecture on Thursday, July 23, 2026, featuring Nigeria’s first Reverend Sister Professor of Law, Professor Anne Amuche Obiora.
Professor Obiora will deliver the lecture titled, “Constitution and Customary Arbitration in Nigeria: Peace, A Point of Convergence,” focusing on constitutional law and customary arbitration within Nigeria’s evolving legal system.
The inaugural lecture, a longstanding university academic tradition, provides professors opportunities to present years of research, scholarly contributions, and intellectual achievements while enriching knowledge and advancing academic discourse.
As Nigeria’s first Reverend Sister to attain the rank of Professor of Law, Professor Obiora has distinguished herself through exceptional scholarship, research, and unwavering commitment to legal education over many years.
Her selection as the university’s 33rd inaugural lecturer reflects recognition of her remarkable contributions to legal scholarship and marks another significant milestone in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University’s academic history.
The lecture is expected
to offer scholarly insights into the relationship between constitutional law and customary arbitration, highlighting their importance in promoting peaceful dispute resolution and strengthening justice within Nigerian communities.
The event also reflects the university’s commitment to its 3Vs mantra of Values, Viability, and Visibility while promoting academic excellence, impactful research, innovation, and meaningful intellectual engagement across disciplines.
Scholars, legal practitioners, policymakers, students, and members of the public are expected to attend the lecture, one of the university’s flagship academic engagements promoting knowledge exchange and professional interaction.
The 33rd inaugural lecture further underscores COOU’s commitment to sustaining academic excellence and creating platforms that encourage intellectual discussions, celebrate outstanding scholarship, and contribute meaningfully to national development.
Eberechukwu is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State.
