The Vice-Chancellor of *Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso*, Professor R. O. Rom Kalilu, cordially invites the general public and the university community to the institution's 74th Inaugural Lecture.
This lecture represents a significant contribution to the field of geochemistry and national resource exploration.
I. LECTURE OVERVIEW
- Topic: "Revealing the Nation’s Hidden Treasures Beyond the Niger Delta: Insights from Molecular Fingerprinting of Earth Resources"
- Lecturer: Professor Taofik Adewale Adedosu
- Title: Professor of Organic Geochemistry
II. PROFILE OF THE LECTURER
Professor Adedosu is a distinguished scholar with an extensive background in organic geochemistry and earth resources.
- Academic Credentials:
- B.Tech: LAUTECH, Ogbomoso
- M.Sc. & PhD: University of Ibadan (UI)
- Postdoctoral Research: Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry (GIG), China
- Professional Affiliations:
- Fellow/Member of: FCSN, FIFAIR, MNAPE, MNMGS, MACS, MAAPG, MEAGE, and MTSOP.
III. EVENT LOGISTICS
- Date: Thursday, 14th May, 2026
- Time: 12:00 Noon
- Venue: The Great Hall, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso
- Chairman: Prof. R. O. Rom Kalilu (Vice-Chancellor)
IV. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR GUESTS
To ensure the lecture proceeds according to the academic tradition and schedule:
- Seating: All guests and members of the university community are expected to be seated by 11:45 AM prompt.
- Procession: The formal academic procession will commence shortly before the noon start time.
V. SUMMARY TABLE
| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Lecture Series | 74th Inaugural Lecture |
| Field of Study | Organic Geochemistry |
| Focus Area | Mineral/Resource Exploration & Molecular Fingerprinting |
| Location | Ogbomoso, Oyo State |
Signed:
Management
*Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH)*