Distinguished Professor of Medical Microbiology and Public Health at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Festus Olajubu, will deliver the institution’s 54th inaugural lecture on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

The lecture, entitled “The Unwinnable War Against Antimicrobial Resistance: Nature to the Rescue”, will be held at the University Multipurpose Hall. The event will commence at 2:00 PM, with guests expected to be seated by 1:30 PM.

The Chairman of Ceremonies and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Adebisi Daramola, confirmed in a statement that the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olugbenga Ige, will preside over the occasion.

Prof. Olajubu’s academic journey began in 1987 when he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from Ogun State University, Ago Iwoye (now Olabisi Onabanjo University). He earned a Master of Science degree in Medical Microbiology from the same institution in 2000. In 2010, he completed his PhD in Medical Microbiology and Public Health at the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.

He joined the staff of Adekunle Ajasin University in 2011 as a Lecturer I in the Department of Microbiology, rising steadily through the ranks to become a professor in 2020.

Prof. Olajubu has served the university in several capacities, including as Head of the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Acting Head of the Microbiology Department, Sub-Dean of the Faculty of Science, Chairman of the Faculty of Science Quality Assurance Committee, Acting Director of the Industrial Training Unit, and Acting Director of Research and Development.

An accomplished scholar, Prof. Olajubu has contributed to two published books and authored 50 research articles. He has also attended and presented papers at numerous local and international conferences in countries such as Canada, France, Germany, India, Malaysia, and the United States.

He is a member of several professional bodies, including the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), the Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM), the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN), the Nigerian Society for Microbial Ecology (NSME), the Nigerian Biological Safety Association (NiBSA), and the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID).

Beyond membership, Prof. Olajubu is a Fellow of the West African Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science (FWAPCMLS) and the Nigerian Society of Microbial Ecology (NSME), an International Federation of Biological Associations Certified Professional (IFBA-CP), and an appointed Mentor under the American Society for Microbiology Future Leaders Mentorship Fellowship (FLMF).

Outside the university, Prof. Olajubu also serves as the Coordinator for the South West wing of the Nigerian Biological Safety Association (NiBSA), a reviewer for numerous local and international journals, and an external assessor for several Nigerian universities.

In recognition of his scholarly achievements, he has received numerous awards and grants. These include a National Award of Excellence from NAMS (2019), a TETFUND Institution Based Research Grant (2015), a Europa Organization Africa Pty Ltd Travel Scholarship (2016), a Travel Grant from Keystone Symposia (2017), and a Travel Grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (2018).