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<p>The keynote lecture at the 55th-anniversary celebration of the Department of Chemical Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife will be given by Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, Senior Special Adviser to the President of the African Development Bank.</p>
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<p>The prestigious event will take place in the African Centre of Excellence, OAU's Design Studio Auditorium on Saturday, June 28, 2025.</p>
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<p>The department said in a statement on Wednesday that the event would include the announcement of a N5 billion endowment fund to assist academic advancement, research, and innovation, as well as the publication of a commemorative book.</p>
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<p>In addition to celebrating our accomplishments, this anniversary provides an opportunity to get ready for an exciting future. The Ooni of Ife and Professor Oyelaran-Oyeyinka's participation highlights the department's high regard in Nigeria and throughout the world, he remarked.</p>
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