FUNAAB COLBIOS Honours Late Prof. Ademuyiwa with Posthumous 99th Inaugural Lecture Presentation

The College of Biosciences (COLBIOS) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Prof. Oladipo Ademuyiwa, a renowned Biochemical Toxicologist, by presenting his 99th Inaugural Lecture booklet posthumously. The lecture, titled "Toxicants and Man: The Enigma of Frenemy," was formally unveiled today, March 12, 2025, at the COLBIOS Foyer in honour of the distinguished scholar.

Prof. Ademuyiwa was originally scheduled to deliver the lecture on this date before his untimely passing on February 16, 2025. He was laid to rest on February 28, 2025. Recognizing his vast scholarly contributions, FUNAAB, under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, fulfilled its commitment to publish the Inaugural Lecture booklet as a mark of respect and academic recognition.

The solemn event underscored the University's unwavering dedication to preserving the intellectual legacies of its esteemed academics. The posthumous presentation not only honoured Prof. Ademuyiwa’s invaluable contributions to the field of Biochemical Toxicology but also reinforced FUNAAB’s commitment to upholding academic excellence and scholarly heritage.

Dignitaries, colleagues, and students gathered to pay their respects, reflecting on Prof. Ademuyiwa’s impactful career and dedication to research and education. His work remains an enduring source of inspiration within the academic community, ensuring that his legacy continues to thrive through his published works and the students he mentored.