a professorial inaugural lecture at King's College, University of
London which would make him the first black African scholar to do so
in 187 years.
Prof. Abiodun Alao delivered the inaugural lecture yesterday, April
27, 2016, becoming the first black African scholar to do such since
the school was established in 1829.
Alao who is a professor of African Studies, had been conferred with
the professorial title about two years ago alongside a Nigerian
counterpart in the institution's African Leadership Centre,
Prof. Funmi Olonisakin.
The honour made them the first black Africans to attain such
professorial cadre at the institution since its establishment 189
years ago.