The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has announced its upcoming 200th Inaugural Lecture, a landmark milestone for the institution. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adenike Temidayo Oladiji, FAS, acting as Chairman, cordially invites members of the general public, academics, and friends of the university to the event.

​Event Details

​Date: Tuesday, 9th June, 2026

​Time: 3:00 PM Prompt (Guests are expected to be seated by 2:45 PM)

​Venue: Obafemi Awolowo Auditorium, FUTA Campus

​Lecture Profile

​The Title

​"Productivity of Unseen Allies in Conducive and Unconducive Environments: A Great Wonder!"

​The Lecturer

​The distinguished lecture will be delivered by Professor Fatuyi Olanipekun Ekundayo, a renowned Professor of Applied Soil and Environmental Microbiology.

​Professor Ekundayo holds a B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. from the University of Ibadan. He is a highly credentialed academic boasting elite professional memberships, including:

​MNSM (Member, Nigerian Society for Microbiology)

​MBSN (Member, Biotechnology Society of Nigeria)

​MASM (Member, American Society for Microbiology)

​MNSPP (Member, Nigerian Society for Plant Protection)

​Official Notice

​The institution emphasizes that timing is strict. The university registrar, Mr. C.O. Adeleye, FNIM, who signed off on the official invitation, advises all attendees to observe the seating deadline to ensure a seamless proceedings.