- Event to illuminate energy security, sustainability, and profitability in Nigeria
The Faculty of Science at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, is poised to showcase its intellectual prowess with the hosting of the 2024 edition of its Annual Lecture. The distinguished lecturer for this prestigious event will be Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited.
Scheduled for Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 10 a.m., the faculty lecture is set to explore the theme ‘Energy Security, Sustainability, and Profitability in Nigeria: Advances, Challenges, and Opportunities.’ This academic endeavor aims to provide a distinctive platform for students, faculty, and industry professionals to gain valuable insights into the ever-evolving landscape of the energy industry in Nigeria.
Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari, recognized as an industry visionary and leader, has played a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of NNPC Limited in recent years. Leveraging his wealth of experience and a profound understanding of global energy dynamics, Kyari will offer perspectives on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Nigeria’s energy sector.
The distinguished lecture will take place at the esteemed Oduduwa Hall of the University. The event will be presided over by the Chairman, Professor Mosadoluwa Adetola Badejo, a former two-term Dean of the Faculty and one-time Vice-Chancellor of Wesley University of Science and Technology, Ondo (WUSTO).
The Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Professor Adebayo Simeon Bamire, will assume the role of Chief Host for the occasion. The Dean of the Faculty, Professor ‘Yinka Adesina, will be the host, ensuring the seamless execution of the event.
This hybrid faculty lecture is open to students, faculty, and industry professionals keen on gaining valuable insights into the nuances of the energy sector. For those unable to attend in person, the lecture will be accessible via Zoom, with the following details for virtual participation:
Zoom link: https://bit.ly/2024-FAC-SCI-LECTURE
Meeting ID: 87495547393
