01. October 2025
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Prof. Ayoola to Deliver the 24th UNILAG Inaugural Lecture on October 8
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) will host its 24th inaugural lecture for the 2024/2025 academic session on **Wednesday, October 8, 2025**, starting at 4:00 p.m. Guests are asked to be seated by 3:45 p.m. The lecture will take place at the **J. F. Ade Ajayi Auditorium, UNILAG, Akoka**.
Quick Insight: This is a prestigious academic event where University scholars present scholarship and research to the broader public. It reflects UNILAG’s commitment to research visibility and intellectual discourse.
1. Lecturer & Topic
Professor **Gloria Abiodun Ayoola**, from the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, will deliver this year’s lecture. The title is **“Molecules That Heal: The Exploration of a Medicinal and Natural Product Chemist.”**
The event will be presided over by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS.
2. Who Is Invited & Access
The University community, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, partners, and the general public are cordially invited to attend.
Why This Matters
Inaugural lectures are signature events in academia. They offer a platform for scholars to present significant research, inspire discourse, and showcase the university’s academic standards. Prof. Ayoola’s lecture on medicinal molecules will highlight work in pharmaceutical chemistry and natural product research—fields critical to health, drug development, and scientific innovation.
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