FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AKURE (FUTA) ANNOUNCES 209TH INAUGURAL LECTURE

The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State, has announced that it will hold its 209th Inaugural Lecture on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

The lecture, titled “Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods: Nature’s Answer to the Trilogy of Man,” will be delivered by Professor Sule Ola Salawu, a Professor of Food Biochemistry and Functional Foods.

According to the university’s announcement, the event will take place at the Obafemi Awolowo Auditorium, FUTA, by 3:00 p.m. prompt. Guests are expected to be seated by 2:45 p.m.

ABOUT THE INAUGURAL LECTURER

Professor Sule Ola Salawu is a Professor of Food Biochemistry and Functional Foods. He obtained his B.Tech. and M.Tech. degrees from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, and his Ph.D. from Akure/IAEA-Trieste, Italy.

He also holds the professional qualifications MNSMB and MNISEB.

His inaugural lecture is expected to explore the role of nutraceuticals and functional foods in promoting human health and well-being.

VICE-CHANCELLOR TO CHAIR THE OCCASION

The Vice-Chancellor of FUTA, Professor Adenike Temidayo Oladiji, FAS, will serve as the chairman of the occasion.

The announcement was signed by the university’s Registrar, Mr C.O. Adeleye, FNIM, on behalf of the institution.

The university has extended an invitation to members of the public, friends of the institution, and other interested guests to attend the lecture.

EVENT DETAILS

• Institution: Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
  • Event: 209th Inaugural Lecture
  • Lecture Topic: Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods: Nature’s Answer to the Trilogy of Man
  • Lecturer: Professor Sule Ola Salawu
  • Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
  • Time: 3:00 p.m. prompt
  • Seating Time: 2:45 p.m.
  • Venue: Obafemi Awolowo Auditorium, FUTA
  • Chairman of the Occasion: Professor Adenike Temidayo Oladiji, FAS

Members of the public and friends of FUTA are cordially invited to attend the inaugural lecture.

SOURCE: Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)