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Lagos State Governor, Akinwumi Ambode, will deliver a lecture at the 2018 edition of Ladoke Akintola Memorial Anniversary Lecture.
The lecture schedule to hold at the Parliamentary Buidling, Agodi, Ibadan, on January 11, 2018 is to commemorate the 52nd year anniversary of the death of the late premier of western region.
According to a press statement signed by Ladoke Akintola Foundation Cordinator Yemi Adedokun, Governor Ambode will speak on ‘National Integration and National Development’ while Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun state, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state and Governor Aminu Tambuwa of Sokoto state are the lead discussants.
He also disclosed that Prof. O. B. C. Nwolise will speak on the topic, Akintola & Self Government.
Chairman of the day is Barr. Adegboyega Awomalo while Chief Richard Akinjide is the father of the day.
Adeokun said further that the reconstructed statue of the late sage at the parliamentray junction will be unveiled by the Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi.
Traditional rulers, scholars, industry leaders, top government officials and students are expected to grace the event.