The Retirement Celebration and Valedictory Lecture in honour of Professor of Chemistry, Faculty of Physical and Earth Sciences, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Wesley O. Okiei will hold as follows:
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Venue: Tolu Odugbemi Hall, University of Lagos
Title of Valedictory Lecture: Creating New Tricks for an Old Tool: From Bioelectrochemistry to Food Security and Beyond
With the 9th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Professor Tolu Odugbemi, OON, NNOM, FAS, FNAMed, serving as the Chairman, the occasion will also feature the following guest speakers who will reflect on the transformative role of science in addressing contemporary challenges in food security and sustainable development:
– Mr. Abiola Ogunrinde, Managing Director, Tropical Naturals Ltd.
– Professor Omowunmi Sadik, Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Environmental Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), USA.
– Professor Lukman Olasunkanmi, Department of Chemistry and Deputy Dean, Student Affairs, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife.
Members of the University community and general public are invited to join in celebrating Professor Wesley O. Okiei’s remarkable career, scholarly contributions, and enduring legacy.
