The Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) has announced its 205th Inaugural Lecture, extending an invitation to members of the general public and friends of the institution.
The lecture, titled "Undermining the Home-Grown Technologies of Processing and Preservation: Playing Poker With Food Security," will address critical issues surrounding local technology and agricultural sustainability.
Engr. Prof. John Alaba Olumurewa, a Professor of Food and Bioresource Engineering (FNIAE, MNSE, MNFIST, MIFEN, MPASAE; B.Sc., M.Sc., PhD Ibadan), will serve as the keynote lecturer for the event.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Tuesday, 25th August, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM prompt (Guests should be seated by 2:45 PM)
Venue: Obafemi Awolowo Auditorium, FUTA
The academic gathering will be chaired by the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Adenike Temidayo Oladiji, FAS. The announcement was officially issued and signed by the Registrar, Mr. C.O. Adeleye, FNIM.