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Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, proudly announces its 398th Inaugural Lecture, a distinguished tradition of intellectual engagement and scholarly excellence.

The lecture, titled: “A Threefold Cord That Is Not Quickly Broken: The Kinship of the Face, the Teeth and Quality of Life,” will be delivered by the erudite Professor Kikelomo Adebanke Kolawole, a leading scholar in the field of Orthodontics. Her lecture promises a thought-provoking exploration of the intricate interplay between facial structure, dental health, and overall well-being — a topic at the heart of medical and social discourse today.

This momentous event will be held on Tuesday, 27th May, 2025 at the prestigious Oduduwa Hall of the University by 5:00 p.m., under the distinguished chairmanship of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adebayo Simeon Bamire, an embodiment of visionary leadership and academic distinction.

The Inaugural Lecture Series at OAU represents one of the University’s most prestigious platforms for professors to share their scholarly contributions with the world, and this 398th edition is no exception.

Members of the University community, alumni, stakeholders in the healthcare and education sectors, and the general public are cordially invited to attend what promises to be an insightful and impactful lecture.

Let us come together to celebrate academic excellence, innovation, and the indelible mark of scholarship that continues to define Obafemi Awolowo University.

Join us as we make history.

Be there. Be inspired.