Scientific Innovations and Ethical Considerations Highlighted at the 5th Abimbola Aina Omololu-Mulele Annual Lecture on Artificial Procreation and Family Planning
Dr. Ibrahim Wada Identifies Artificial Procreation, IVG, and Xenobots as the Future of Fertility and Family Planning at the 5th Abimbola Aina Omololu-Mulele Annual Lecture.
Faith Orji 
In a groundbreaking lecture at the College of Medicine, the University of Lagos, Dr. Ibrahim Wada, OON, identified artificial procreation, specifically In Vitro Gametogenesis (IVG), and the utilization of xenobots—stem cells aided by Artificial Intelligence—as the future of fertility and family planning. The 5th Abimbola Aina Omololu-Mulele Annual Lecture, held on Thursday, November 16, 2023, delved into the evolution of human procreation, emphasizing the need for research efforts to address complex fertility issues.
The lecture, titled "Mankind’s Journey to a New Age of Artificial Procreation and Family Planning," acknowledged the pioneering efforts of Emeritus Professor Osato Giwa-Oagie and Professor Oladapo Ashiru in Human In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in Nigeria. Dr. Wada highlighted IVG as an advancement over IVF and underscored the potential of xenobots as a revolutionary breakthrough in the field.
Addressing the audience, Dr. Wada discussed the benefits and concerns surrounding the ethical and legal implications of these new technologies in artificial procreation and family planning. He urged youths to capitalize on their prime fertility windows for childbearing, while also expressing confidence in the ability of these paradigms to address natural fertility barriers such as menopause in women or azoospermia in men.
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Professor Olasurubomi Ogedengbe, Chairman of the 5th Abimbola Aina Omololu-Mulele Annual Lecture, commended the organizers and sponsors for their dedication to education and women's health. She recognized the late Barrister Abimbola Aina Omololu-Mulele for her significant contributions to Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
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Professor Oluwole Familoni, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, praised the family's commitment to promoting healthcare, reproductive education, and family planning through the annual lecture. He described the event as a beacon of hope, knowledge, enlightenment, and progress in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
The event also featured remarks from the Provost, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Professor David Oke, and the Special Guest of Honour, Madam Angela Branco, represented by Dr. Bolaji Akerele. Both speakers paid tribute to late Barrister Abimbola Aina Omololu-Mulele, lauding her philanthropy, selflessness, discipline, and transparency.
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In addition to insightful discussions, the event included the presentation of Certificates of Excellence to distinguished individuals, including the immediate past Bursar of the University of Lagos, Dr. Lekan Lawal, immediate past Registrar, Oladejo Azeez, Esq, and Professor Olasurubomi Ogedengbe.
The Abimbola Aina Omololu-Mulele Annual Lecture, a legacy of late Mrs. Frederica Abimbola Aina Omololu-Mulele, continues to contribute to raising awareness in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Lagos.
