The Centre for Black Culture and International Understanding (CBCIU), Osogbo, Osun State, will hold its 2018 distinguished public lecture on Saturday, February 3.
The guest lecturer is Professor of Political Economy and International Relations in the Department of Political Science at the University of Lagos, Prof. Tunde Babawale.
Babawale, a former director-general of the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC), will speak on Protecting our national heritage, projecting our national treasure.
CBCIU has since its inception in 2009 boosted research and culture, particularly about the black race. It has also promoted interactions among cultures.
Its major objective is the promotion of inter-religious and cultural dialogues as well as fostering international peace and understanding.
The Centre’s Board of Trustees is headed by Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, former Osun State Governor and National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Chairman.
Other members of the board are the renowned doyen of higher education in Africa, Prof. Peter Okebukola, Emeritus Prof. Michael Omolewa; Chief Muraina Oyelami, Chief Jimoh Buraimoh, Mr. Ayo Ayanwale and Mr. Augustus Ajibola, both of the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, and Mr. Femi Adelegan, the Secretary to the Board of Trustees.
The lecture also coincides with the birthday of Prince Oyinlola, who was born on February 3, 1951 into the family of Oba Moses Oyewole Oyinlola, the Olokuku of Okuku in Odo Otin Local Government Area of Osun State.
Besides Osun State, Prince Oyinlola also served as Military Administrator of Lagos State.