Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, is set to host its 41st Inaugural Lecture, which will be presented by renowned Professor of Philosophy, Solomon Akinyemi Laleye.
According to a statement by the Chairman of the Ceremonies Committee and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Professor Adebisi Daramola, the event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, 2025, and will take place at the University’s Multipurpose Hall.
The lecture, titled “The Ethics of Complementarity and the Third Face of the Coin: An Indispensable Route to Integral Human Development,” is expected to begin at 2:00 p.m., with attendees advised to be seated by 1:30 p.m.
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Olugbenga Ige, will preside over the event as chairman.
Professor Laleye began his academic journey with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the then Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti, in 1992.
He later obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration from Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto, in 1998, followed by a Master’s and Doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Ibadan in 2005 and 2015, respectively.
He joined the Department of Philosophy at Adekunle Ajasin University in 2001 as a Graduate Assistant and rose to the rank of Professor in 2021.
During his tenure, he has held the position of Acting Head of Department on three occasions.
A prolific scholar, Professor Laleye has written five books, edited one, and served as an editor for two academic journals.
His research contributions include over 40 journal articles published internationally. He has also presented papers at approximately 20 academic conferences held in countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, and Ghana.
His dedication to scholarship is matched by his active involvement in professional organizations.
He is a member of several philosophical associations, including the Philosophers Association of Nigeria (PAN), the Association of Professional Philosophers of Nigeria (APPON), the Social and Political Philosophers’ Academy of Nigeria (SPPAN), and the Concerned Philosophers for Peace (CPP), USA.
He has also served as a journal editor, co-editor, and peer reviewer.
Professor Laleye has earned numerous recognitions, including the Late President Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Award for his efforts in eradicating Dracunculiasis in Nigeria, the Sokoto State Government Merit Award, and the 2019 Professor Luke Edungbola Commendation Award.
