Adeleke University, situated in Ede, Osun State, has announced that its ninth inaugural lecture is set for Thursday, 19 November 2026.

The university has chosen the theme “From Curiosity to Impact: Transforming Microbial Challenges into Sustainable Biotechnological Interventions for Indigenous Food Innovation and Health.”

Professor Titilayo Adenike Ajayeoba, who serves as Professor of Food Microbiology and Biotechnology and as Director of the Office of Research, Grants and Linkages at Adeleke University, will deliver the keynote address.

Professor Ajayeoba earned a BTech from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, followed by an MSc and a PhD from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, and holds a number of professional fellowships and memberships.

The ceremony is scheduled to commence at 12:00 noon in the Performing Arts Theatre on the university’s Ede campus, with attendees asked to be seated by 11:00 a.m.

The lecture will be presided over by Vice‑Chancellor Professor Solomon Ajayi Adebola, who extended the invitation on behalf of the Senate, staff and students of the institution.

The announcement carries the signature of the university’s Registrar, Mr Gbadegesin Oladiti Lawal.

Members of the public who are unable to attend in person may view the lecture via a live YouTube stream.

Livestream Link: https://bit.ly/9thinaugurallecture