UNILAG Professor Set to Challenge Carbon Narratives at Inaugural Lecture

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is hosting its 19th Inaugural Lecture for the 2024/2025 academic session.

Renowned process systems engineer and academic, Professor Mohammed Usman, will deliver the lecture titled "Is Carbon Truly as Guilty as Charged? The Perspective of a Process Systems Engineer on Sustainability" on August 6, 2025.

Open to the public, including members of the academic community, industry professionals, students, alumni, and the general public

Professor Mohammed Usman is a distinguished scholar known for his clarity of thought, integrity, and commitment to academia and public service. His expertise in chemical engineering and systems analysis has earned him recognition as a key figure in Nigerian academia. A former student, Joseph Musa, praised Usman's teaching style, saying, "Professor Usman is a catalyst of the mind. He incites thought by the very manner of his lecture delivery."

The lecture aims to challenge conventional environmental narratives and present science-based insights rooted in engineering principles. Usman's presentation will explore the role of carbon in sustainability, drawing from his extensive knowledge and experience.