FUNAAB to Host 107th Inaugural Lecture on Innovative Waste-Based Concretes

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) will hold its 107th Inaugural Lecture on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Prof. Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building.

FUNAAB to Host 107th Inaugural Lecture on Innovative Waste-Based Concretes

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) will hold its 107th Inaugural Lecture on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Prof. Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building.

The event is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m., with seating for guests from 1:30 p.m.

The lecture, titled “From Waste to Strength: The Power of Geopolymer, Rubberized and Plastic Waste Concretes for a Cleaner Environment,” will be delivered by Engr. (Prof.) Joseph Olawale Akinyele of the Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, FUNAAB.

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Vice-Chancellor Prof. Olusola Babatunde Kehinde will serve as the Chief Host for the event.

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Members of the university community, scholars, engineers, environmentalists, and the general public are invited to attend either in person or online via the following links:

The lecture promises to explore innovative solutions for sustainable construction using waste materials, highlighting FUNAAB’s commitment to research, environmental sustainability, and practical engineering advancements.