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Expert Keynotes & Plenaries

Conference Speakers

Meet our distinguished keynote speaker, chairman, and plenaries leading critical conversations at our first annual conference, holding August 4–6, 2026.

Distinguished guests

Conference Leadership

Keynote Speaker
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Prof. Emmanuel Akinola Abayomi

The Honourable Commissioner for Health

Affiliation

The Lagos State Ministry of Health, Nigeria

About the Keynote

Prof. Akinola Abayomi is a physician-scientist who has stood at the helm of public health emergency responses, infrastructural strategy, and clinical integration across Lagos State. Under his guidance, the state launched comprehensive pandemic action protocols incorporating One Health concepts to bridge veterinary, clinical, and environmental wellness.

Chairman of the Day
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Mr. Babatunde Folawiyo

Managing Director

Affiliation

Yinka Folawiyo Group, Nigeria

About the Chairman

Mr. Babatunde Folawiyo is an industrialist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. His leadership and support of biological research platforms and environmental advocacy groups have facilitated significant cross-sector partnerships between industry, academia, and local administrative bodies.

Plenary Sessions

Invited & Plenary Presenters

Dr. Temitope Fadipe

Dr. Temitope Fadipe

University of Lagos, Nigeria

Dr. Temitope Fadipe is a distinguished Molecular Geneticist and University of Lagos alumna with over 15 years of expertise in life sciences, dedicated to advancing STEM capacity, mentorship, and cutting-edge collaborative research in Nigeria.

Molecular Genetics
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Prof. Idowu Adewumi Taiwo

University of Lagos, Nigeria

Professor of Human Genetics and Bioinformatics, and Head of the Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Lagos.

Human Genetics & Bioinformatics
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Dr. Tunde Ajayi

LASEPA, Lagos State

Dr. Tunde Ajayi represents the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), contributing expertise in environmental protection, pollution control, and sustainable ecological practices.

Environmental Protection