Adeleke University, located in Ede, Osun State, has revealed that its ninth Inaugural Lecture will take place on Thursday, 19 November 2026. The event, organized by the institution, will centre on the theme “From Curiosity to Impact: Transforming Microbial Challenges into Sustainable Biotechnological Interventions for Indigenous Food Innovation and Health.”

The keynote address will be delivered by Professor Titilayo Adenike Ajayeoba, who serves as a Professor of Food Microbiology and Biotechnology and heads the Office of Research, Grants and Linkages at Adeleke University.

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 she holds multiple professional fellowships and memberships in relevant scientific bodies.

According to the notice, the ceremony will begin at 12:00 noon in the Performing Arts Theatre on the university’s Ede campus.

Attendees are requested to be seated by 11:00 a.m. to ensure a smooth start.

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

The communication was signed by the university’s Registrar, Mr Gbadegesin Oladiti Lawal.

Members of the public who wish to follow the event remotely can do so through the university’s live stream on YouTube.

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