As part of the activities to commemorate its 60th anniversary, University of Lagos (UNILAG) Faculty of Arts Alumni Association is set to hold a public lecture.

The lecture, which is expected to be delivered by President of the League for Social Justice (LSJ), Dr Labode Obanor, titled “From Knowledge to Justice: Reclaiming the Humanities in Africa’s Tech-driven Future, is scheduled for Thursday, October 23, and will be held at the Faculty of Arts Conference Room, UNILAG, Akoka, Lagos.

The lecture will highlight the enduring relevance of the humanities in addressing Africa’s developmental challenges within a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Obanor, as the keynote speaker, is expected to explore how justice, civic ethics, and youth empowerment can guide Africa’s digital transformation in a manner that safeguards human dignity and democratic accountability.

Also, a statement by Chairman of the Organising and Media Committee, Francis Shonubi, described the keynote address as one of the highlights of the Faculty’s weeklong Diamond Jubilee celebration, themed “Humanities as the Tech Solution to Global Crisis in 21st Century Africa.”

Obanor, a respected commentator and advocate for social justice, leads the League for Social Justice—a civic movement dedicated to advancing rule of law, education equity, and participatory democracy. His work focuses on empowering youths and restoring trust between citizens and institutions through advocacy, policy reform, and public education.

Meanwhile, ahead of the epochal event, Obanor noted that “education is not merely about information; it is about transformation. The humanities remind us that progress without justice is regression. ”

The event will showcase the accomplishments of its distinguished scholars and alumni, many of whom are public figures.

It will also serve as a forum to reflect on six decades of the Faculty’s contribution to national development and its vision for the next generation of African thinkers and innovation.