KWASU First Valedictory Lecture: Law and Social Change - January 14, 2026

Kwara State University (KWASU) will host its first valedictory lecture on Tuesday, January 14, 2026. The lecture explores the role of law in driving social change, with specific focus on polygyny in contemporary society.

Event Details

• Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2026
• Time: 11:00 a.m.
• Location: KWASU Mini Convocation Arena, Malete Campus
• Chair: Vice-Chancellor Professor Shaykh-Luqman Alade Jimoh

Lecture Topic

"Law as an Instrument of Social Change: Any Hope for Polygyny?"

This thought-provoking lecture examines whether legal frameworks can effectively drive social transformation, using polygyny as a case study to explore the relationship between law, culture, and societal evolution.

About the Speaker

Professor Najeem Adeyemi Ijaiya is a distinguished scholar from KWASU's Faculty of Law, specializing in comparative and Islamic law. His credentials include:

• LL.B, LL.M, MPhil, and PhD degrees
• Associate Fellow, Institute of Medical and Health Law
• Expertise in legal frameworks governing family law and social institutions

How to Attend

KWASU welcomes both in-person and virtual participation:

• In-Person: Attend at KWASU Mini Convocation Arena, Malete
• Virtual: Join via Microsoft Teams (link to be provided by the university)

Students, faculty, legal practitioners, and members of the public interested in law, social policy, and cultural transformation are encouraged to participate.

Why This Matters

Valedictory lectures mark significant academic milestones and offer platforms for senior scholars to share culminating insights from their careers. This inaugural lecture reflects KWASU's commitment to intellectual discourse and community development.

For law students, the lecture provides valuable perspective on how legal systems interact with cultural practices and social norms. It's an opportunity to learn from a distinguished scholar's experience navigating the complexities of law, religion, and social change.