CHANCELLOR AMERICAN OPEN UNIVERSITY, SEYI AKANBI (Ph.D) To SPEAK at TRIBUNE DISCOURSE on THURSDAY //KUNLE OYELEYE

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The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Tribune Chapel, has invited members to a special edition of the Tribune Discourse featuring the President and Chancellor of American Open University Nigeria, Prof. Seyi Akanbi.
The engagement, scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Tribune Boardroom, will focus on education, digital innovation and the changing role of technology in society, with particular attention to their implications for the media and national development.
Prof. Akanbi is a distinguished educationist and technology expert whose career spans academia, advanced technology, human capital development and large-scale information technology consulting.
He is a Professor of Emerging Technologies at the University of the District of Columbia in Washington, D.C., and a Professor of Practice with the University of Maryland System. He is also recognised for his expertise in next-generation multimedia and advanced technologies.
Beyond academia, Akanbi has decades of experience as a high-level IT consultant, having architected and developed large-scale technology solutions for Fortune 100 companies, including Lockheed Martin, Edward Jones and Northwestern Mutual, as well as several United States federal agencies.
His extensive experience in both industry and academia has positioned him to offer practical insights into the skills, competencies and innovations required to thrive in the rapidly evolving global technology economy.
A lifelong learner, Akanbi holds a Public Leadership Credential from Harvard Kennedy School and doctoral degrees in Human Capital Development from the University of Southern Mississippi and Instructional Technology from Northern Illinois University. He also possesses numerous industry certifications in enterprise technology.
He is additionally the Proprietor of American College of Technology, Ibadan, where he continues to contribute to the development of technology-driven education and human capital.
The Tribune Chapel said the discourse would provide members with an opportunity to interact with Akanbi on critical issues surrounding education, technological advancement and the future of the media in an increasingly digital society.
Members of the chapel have been encouraged to attend punctually and actively participate in what promises to be an engaging and informative session.