The Global Engagement Events for the 5th International Week of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Nigeria will hold on Monday, October 13, 2025, across several faculties.
Members of the University Community are invited to participate in the event as indicated below:
Faculty of Engineering Global Engagement Event
Theme: Benefits of Using AI in Engineering Education and Its Effect on the Industry
Venue: Faculty of Engineering Lecture Theatre (ELT), UNILAG
Time: 10:00 am
Panelists:
• Professoer O. S. Asaolu (Professor of Systems Engineering, UNILAG)
• Dr. Dapo Omolade (Hybrid Group, Nigeria)
• Dr. Ayodeji Akinwowo (Senior Consultant – DataScience, FLU, Leicester)
• Engineer Oludare Olanrewaju (Founder, Raotech IT-Electromech Limited)
• Engr. Olalekan Asipa (Principal Welding Engineer, Glasgow)
• Shaunte Alvarez-Minor (Director, Graduate Recruitment & Student Success @ UT Dallas)
Faculty of Environmental Sciences Global Engagement Event
Theme: Digital Innovation & Property Tax in Lagos
Venue: Faculty of Environmental Sciences Auditorium, University of Lagos
Time: 10:00 am
Keynote Speakers:
- Honourable Moruf Akinderu-Fatai (Lagos State Commissioner for Housing)
- Dr. Olajide Babatunde (Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor, E-GIS)
Panelists
- Professor Muyiwa Agunbiade (Dept of Urban and Regional Planning, UNILAG)
- Tim Kelsall (African Cities Research Consortium, University of Manchester, UK)
- Professor Diana Mitlin (African Cities Research Consortium, University of Manchester, UK)
- Dr. Kunle Awolaja (Director of Valuations, Lagos State)
Faculty of Law Global Engagement Event
Theme: The Practice and Research of Law with AI: The Limits, Liabilities and Benefits
Venue: Faculty Lecture Theatre, UNILAG
Time: 10:00 am
Keynote Speaker: Honourable Justice Rahman Oshodi (Lagos State Judiciary)
Moderator: Dr. Ihuoma Ilobinso
Panelists:
- Professor Oluwakemi Adekile
- Olaolu A. Owolabi SAN
- Omoruyi Adoigiawerie
Faculty of Management Sciences Global Engagement Event
Theme: Transforming Professions: AI, Equitable Partnerships and the Future of Business Practice in Africa
Venue: Room 14, New Building, Faculty of Management Sciences, UNILAG
Time: 11:00 am
Keynote Speaker: Mr. Oyerinde Wale-Smatt (Director General, NECA)
Discussants are:
- Dr. Rahim Ajao Ganiyu (Senior Lecturer, Department of Business Administration)
- Mr. Kingsley Miller (Founder, Evolutics Technology)
- AbdulQuddus Adebowale Balogun (Principal Partner, Iwelabi Consulting)
- Dr. Mariam Gbajumo-Sheriff (Global Engagement Lead, Faculty of Mgt Sciences)
Global Engagement Health Care Event
Theme: Unveiling an Inclusive and Innovative AI Future for Accessible Healthcare in Africa
Venue: Zoom Meeting ID: 81727881288 and Password: 518511
Time: 11:00 am
Moderator: Dr. Noimot Balogun (Global Health Communication Strategist)
Panelists:
- Professor Ahmed Oloyo (Cardiovascular Physiology)
- Dr. Margaret Ilomuanya (Associate Prof., Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Tech)
- Dr. Abdul-Warith Akinshipo (Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology & Biology)
- Dr. Erere Otrofanowie (Dermatology and Genitourinary Physician)
- Pharmacist Chijioke Ifedili (Pharmacy Manager, USA)
- Professor John Adeoye (Digital & Precision Dentistry, University of Hong Kong)
Faculty of Social Sciences Global Engagement Event
Theme: AI for Research and Innovation in Social Sciences
Venue: Boardroom 2, Faculty of Social Sciences, UNILAG
Time: 11:00 am
Moderator: Dr. Gbenusola Akinwale (Senior Lecturer, Department of Psychology)
Discussants are:
- Professor Maryam Quadri (Global Engagement Rep., Faculty of Social Sciences)
- Flora Oladipupo (AI Engineer, Talaram Groups)
- Ayomide Odukoya (AI Strategy Consultant)
The Sciences Global Engagement Fair
Theme: Local Solutions and The Foundation for AI Data and Infrastructure
Venue: D.K. Olukoya Central Research & Reference Laboratories, UNILAG
Time: 11:00 am
Discussants:
- Dr. Felicia Ndidi Ejiah (Chemistry Department, UNILAG)
- Dr. Onyekachi Iroanya (Cell Biology & Genetics, UNILAG)
- Dr. Tawakalit Fagbayi (Cell Biology & Genetics, UNILAG)
- Dr. Excellence Akeredolu (Zoology Department, UNILAG)
- Dr. Chika Yinka-Banjo (Computer Science, UNILAG)
- Dr. Samson Taiwo Fakorede (Cell Biology & Genetics, University of Lagos)
The annual UNILAG International Week is a flagship platform for dialogue, networking and strategic engagement with academic institutions, industry partners, policymakers and wider public.
With the theme: Equitable Partnerships and the Future of AI in Africa, this year’s International Week will feature a line of activities including an Opening Ceremony slated for Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 10:00 am, in the J. F. Ade Ajayi Auditorium, UNILAG.
Save The Date, and Be there!!!
