Conference Speakers
Meet our distinguished keynote speaker, chairman, and plenaries leading critical conversations at our first annual conference, holding August 4–6, 2026.
Conference Leadership
Prof. Emmanuel Akinola Abayomi
The Honourable Commissioner for Health
The Lagos State Ministry of Health, Nigeria
About the KeynoteProf. 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.
Mr. Babatunde Folawiyo
Managing Director
Yinka Folawiyo Group, Nigeria
About the ChairmanMr. 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.
Invited & Plenary Presenters
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.
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.
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.