Annual Lectures


  YEAR LECTURE TITLE
23 2017 Program of Event ”Chemicals in Daily Life: A Sweet and Sour Story”

Lecturer: Prof.Oladele Osibanjo, FCSN, FICCON, FIPAN, FNES,      Chairman/CEO Jawura Environmental Services Ltd

Chairman: Sir Steve Omojafor, OON, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Augustine University

Special Guest of Honour: Bashorun J. K. Randle, FCA, OFR, Chairman, JK Randle International

Honourees: Chief Ajibola Ogunshola, Chairman, Continental Reinsurance Plc, Former Chairman, Punch Nigeria Ltd                                                                                                                                              Lady Maiden Alex Ibru. MFR                                                                  Chairman/Publisher, Guardian Newspapers.

22 2016 Program of Event “Science Education In Nigeria: The Story So Far”

LECTURER: Prof. U. M. O. Ivowi, President, Nigeria Academy of Education

CHAIRMAN: Mr. Pascal Dozie CON, Chairman, MTN Nigeria Ltd

SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR: Mr. Segun Ogunsanya, CEO, Airtel Network Limited

HONOUREES: High Chief Dr Winifred A. Awosika, OON, Founder, Chrisland Schools Ltd, Chancellor, Chrisland University                                                                                                                                            Engr. Dr. O. A. Lalude FNSE, FAEng                                                    Chairman, Crestech Engineering Limited                                                                                                                                                               Engr. Dr. O. Olumide Phillips                                                                 Chairman, Promaco Associates                                                             Founder, Dowen College, Lagos

21 2015 Program of Event “Challenges in the Sustainability of Laboratory Medicine Research in 21ST Century Nigeria”

LECTURER: Prof. Yetunde Aken’Ova, Head of Dept of Hematology, UCH, University of Ibadan

CHAIRMAN: HRM Igwe Nnayelugo Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, CFR, mni, The Obi of Onitsha

SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR: Mr. Rasheed Adejare OlaOluwa, M.D. Bank of Industry

HONOUREES: Engr. Chief J.J. Akpieyi, Chairman, Rithel International Consulting                                                                                               

Senator Daisy Danjuma, Executive Vice Chairman, South Atlantic Petroleum                                                                                             

Dr. Adewunmi A. Desalu, Chairman, Bolad General Limited

20 2014 Program of Event “Science Education in Nigeria: Putting the Shoe on the Right Foot”

LECTURER:  Prof. Peter Okebukola OFR, Pro-Chancellor, Crawford University

CHAIRMAN: Chief Arthur C. I. Mbanefo MFR, CON, FCA, Odu of Onitsha, Chairman, Authur Mbanefo Charitable Foundation

GUEST OF HONOUR: Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina CON, Hon. Minister of Agriculture & Rural Development

HONOUREES: Sir Dr. Abidoye Ayoola MON, FNSE, Executive Chairman, Negris Ltd,

Otunba Engr. Segun Jawando MFR, Chairman, Lekki Free Zone Development Company                                                                                      

Engr. Ashimi A. Oyekan FNSE, Chairman/CEO, DEBS Foundation

19 2013 Program of Event “Contemporary Issues for National Emancipation: Science, Technology, Engineering (STE) as Catalyst for Innovation”

LECTURER: Prof. Oye Ibidapo-Obe, Former Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos

CHAIRMAN: General T. Y. Danjuma, GCON, Chairman, T. Y. Danjuma Foundation

GUEST OF HONOUR: H. E. Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru MFR,      HON Minister of Foreign Affairs

HONOUREES: Emeritus Professor Augustine O. Esogbue, President, AESO Systems International

Engr. Babajide A. Soyode FAEng, FNSChe                                          Chairman, Petrodata Management Services Ltd

18 2012 Program of Event “The Deployment of Science, Technology and Innovation in a Globalizing World; What are the implications for Nigeria?”

LECTURER: Prof. Femi Bamiro, Former Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan

CHAIRMAN: Chief Kola Daisi, CON, Bashorun of Ibadanland

GUEST OF HONOUR: H.E. Senator Ibikunle Amosun, Executive Governor of Ogun State

HONOUREES: Dr. Kalu I. Kalu, OFR, Chairman, BGL Plc.                                                                                                                                      Dr. Stella Okoli, OON.GMD / CEO, Emzor Phamaceuticals Ltd.

Mr. Gbenga Oyebode, SAN, Chairman, Access Bank Plc, Okunmu Palm Plc

17 2011 Program of Event “The Imperative of Qualitative Education for Nigeria’s                   Transformation”

LECTURER: H. E. (Prof.)  Ade Adefuye, Nigerian Ambassador to the U.S.A.

CHAIRMAN: H.E. Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (NN Rtd). Former Governor of Lagos & Imo State

GUEST OF HONOUR: HRM, Oba Oladele Olashore CON, The Ajagbusi Ekun, Owaloko of Iloko-Ijesha

HONOUREES: Senator Fred Brume, FNSChE, FNSE, FNMS, FNIM,  Former Senate Committee Chairman on Niger Delta

Mr. Adedotun Sulaiman MFR.                                                                Chairman, Conerstone Insurance Plc./Interswitch Ltd

 16 2010 Program of Event  “The Search for Credible Elections in Nigeria; Electoral Laws and Functional Education”

LECTURER: Prof.  Taiwo Osipitan

CHAIRMAN: Aare Afe Babalola OFR, CON SAN, Chancellor Afe Babalola University

GUEST OF HONOUR: His Excellency, Amb. Hamzat Ahmadu,            Chairman, MTN Foundation

HONOUREES: Engr. Alex Ogedegbe FNSChE, FNSE, FNAEng,      Past President, Nig. Soc. of Chem Engineers

 15 2009 Program of Event “The Imperatives of Primary Health Care for National Development”

LECTURER: Prof.  Babatunde Osotimehin. OFR, Hon. Federal Minister of Health

CHAIRMAN: Admiral Jubrila Ayinla GCON, Former Chief of Naval Staff

GUEST OF HONOUR: His Excellency, Prof. Michael Omolewa, Nigerian Permanent Representative at UNESCO

HONOUREES: Chief (Dr.) A.C. Okafor, FNSChe,  MON, Chairman, Chicason Group                                                                                     

Dr. Timothy Farinre, Chairman, Omatek Ventures Plc

14  2008 Program of Event “Human Rights in Science, Legal Development and Challenges”

LECTURER: Prof. Jadesola Akande. OFR.,  FNIALS

GUEST OF HONOUR: H. E. Gov. Babatunde R. Fashola,                    Executive Governor of Lagos State

HONOUREES: Dr. Bamanga Tukur, CON, Executive President, African Business Roundtable

Dr. Wale Babalakin SAN. OFR, Chairman, Bi-Courtney Ltd

Chief Engr. Joe Anyigbo FNSChE, FNSE. MBA.                                    M.D. / C.E.O Signal Petroleum Ltd

13 2007 Program of Event  “Engendering the Nigerian Education Systems”

LECTURER: Prof. Bolanle Awe. OFR., FAFN, FNAL

CHAIRMAN: Mr. Ola Vincent. CRF

GUEST OF HONOUR: Hon. Justice G. A. Oguntade. CON

12 2006 Program of Event  “The Development of State & Private Universities in Nigeria”

LECTURER: Prof. Ifedayo O. Oladapo. OON, NNOM, Emeritus Professor of Civil Engineering, University of Lagos.

CHAIRMAN: Dr. Alex Ekwueme, GCON, Former Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria

GUEST OF HONOUR: Chief Tayo Akpata, Ogiesoba of Benin

11 2005 Program of Event “50 Years of Free Education In Western Nigeria: Past, Present and Future”

LECTURER: Dr. Ruben Abati, Chairman Editorial Board, The Guardian 

CHAIRMAN: General Yakubu Gowon Ph.D, GCFR

GUEST OF HONOUR: Otunba Gbenga Daniel, The Executive Governor Of Ogun  State

10 2004 Program of Events “Technology, Resource Endowment, and National Development”

LECTURER: Dr. I. Adedayo Akinrele, Former Director, EEC/ ACP African, Caribbean, Pacific, Brussels.

CHAIRMAN: Chief (Mrs) Toyin Olakunrin

GUEST OF HONOUR: Chief Emeka Anyaoku TC, GCVO, CFR,          Former Commonwealth Secretary General

9  2003 Program of Event “Breaking the Silence of HIV/ AIDS: The Role of the Community”

LECTURER: Prof. Ibironke Akinsete, Prof. of Haematology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos.

CHAIRMAN: Mr. Oba Otudeko, OFR

GUEST OF HONOUR: Dr. Abimbola Ogunkelu, Federal Minister of Cooperation and Integration in Africa.

8  2002 Program of Events “The fall of the Universities and the Path to a resurrection”

LECTURER: Prof. I. E. Sagay, SAN

CHAIRMAN: Mr. Hakeem Bello Osagie

GUEST OF HONOUR: Senator Jubril Martin Kuye, Hon. Minister of State for Finance

7  2001 Program of Event  “Retreat from Science: Confront a New National Challenge”

LECTURER: Prof. Akin L. Mabogunje, Chairman, Development Policy Centre, Ibadan

CHAIRMAN: Prince Henry Mark Pepple

GUEST OF HONOUR: Chief Olusegun Osoba, The Executive Governor of Ogun State.

6 2000 Program of Event “An Ounce of Input: A Pound of Relevance- Thoughts on Restoring  The Tilting Balance in African Science”

LECTURER: Prof. Oladipo O. Akinkugbe CON, MD & NNOM, Emeritus Professor of Medicine.

CHAIRMAN: Chief (Dr) Bayo Kuku

GUEST OF HONOUR: Mr. J. Olabode Emmanuel.

5  1999 Program of Events “Science in Africa’s Future”

LECTURER: Prof. Gabriel Babatunde Ogunmola, FAS, Professor of Applied Chemistry, University of Ibadan.

CHAIRMAN: Senator D. O. Dafinone OFR

GUEST OF HONOUR: Dr. I. I. O. Allinson.

 

4 1998 Program of Events “Science and African Survival In the twenty First Century”

LECTURER: Prof. Chimere Ikoku   FSCN, FSTAN, Professor of Chemistry & Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

CHAIRMAN: Mr. Akintola Williams CBE, OFR

GUEST OF HONOUR: Dr. Babasola Chinsman, UNDP Resident Representative

3 1997 Program of Events “Towards a Culture of Science and Technology“

LECTURER: Prof. J. F. Ade Ajayi N.N.O.M, FHS N. Emeritus Professor of History

CHAIRMAN: Mr. George Dove- Edwin

GUEST OF HONOUR: Mr. Rasheed Gbadamosi

2 1996 Program of Event “Restoration of Nigerian University System”

 LECTURER: Prof. Olumuyiwa Awe, MON, Ph.D. (Cantab), FAS,         Emeritus Professor of Physics, University Of Ibadan

CHAIRMAN: Dr. Michael Omolayole

GUEST OF HONOUR: Chief M. J. St. Matthew- Daniel

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1995 Program of Events

“Awokoya, A great Educator”

LECTURER: Prof. Babatunde Fafunwa, Former Minister of Education

 

CHAIRMAN: Chief Anthony Enahoro, First Minister of Information and Home Affairs in the Old Western Region

GUEST OF HONOUR: Lt Gen Oladipo Diya Fss, Pss  LLB Hons, BL, MNI      Chief of General Staff & Vice Chairman, Provisional Ruling Council