‎All is set for the 68th Inaugural Lecture of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA), with Professor Oyenike Mary Eludoyin of the Department of Geography and Planning Sciences scheduled to deliver the lecture.
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‎The lecture, titled “The Human Element in the Climate Equation: Navigating Thermal Stress and Environmental Health in a Warming Nigeria,” will focus on the relationship between human activities, climate change, thermal stress and environmental health in Nigeria.
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‎According to a statement by the Chairman of the University Ceremonies Committee and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor Adebisi Daramola, the event is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the University Multipurpose Hall.
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‎The lecture is expected to commence at 2:00 p.m., while guests are expected to be seated by 1:30 p.m.
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‎The 68th Inaugural Lecture will also be the first to be presided over by the university's new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tomola Obamuyi.
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‎Professor Eludoyin's academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science (Education) in Education/Geography from the Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, now Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, in 1999.
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‎She proceeded to the University of Ibadan, where she obtained a Master of Science degree in Geography (Climatology) in 2003 and later earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Climatology from the same institution in 2015.
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‎She joined the services of AAUA in 2005 as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Geography and Planning Sciences and rose through the academic ranks to become a Professor in 2021.
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‎Throughout her career, Professor Eludoyin has contributed to teaching, research, postgraduate supervision, mentorship and academic advisory services.
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‎She has authored a book, contributed chapters to scholarly publications and published more than 45 peer-reviewed research articles in reputable national and international journals.
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‎Her academic career has also seen her participate in several research initiatives, with a number of completed studies awaiting publication and other research projects currently ongoing.
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‎Her contributions to climatology and environmental research have earned her several grants, scholarships and professional recognitions.
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‎Among these are TETFund sponsorships for her Ph.D. research analysis at Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, United Kingdom, in 2011, as well as sponsorship for a specialised short course at the University of Exeter, United Kingdom, in 2014.
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‎Professor Eludoyin has also participated in academic engagements within and outside Nigeria, particularly in the United States of America and the United Kingdom.
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‎She is a member of several professional organisations, including the Nigerian Geographical Association, Nigerian Meteorological Society, American Geophysical Union, International Society of Biometeorology, African Academic Network and the National Association of Women Academics.
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‎The inaugural lecture is expected to bring together academics, researchers, students, government officials, environmental practitioners and other stakeholders interested in climate change and its implications for human health and wellbeing in Nigeria.
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