The first female Professor of the Department of Biochemistry, University of Ibadan, Professor Oyeronke Adunni Odunola on Thursday delivered the University of Ibadan 468th inaugural lecture amidst mammoth crowd in the Nigeria premier University.

The inaugural lecture titled “THE BIGGER IS THE SADDER: CANCER BURDEN AS A CHALLENGE TO SUSTAINABLE HEALTH” which was delivered at the Lakeside Lecture Theatre, University of Ibadan addressed the reduction to the burden of cancer in the country.

In her statement, Professor Odunola said “The burden of cancer is increasing in Africa because of ageing and population growth as well as increased prevalence of risk factors associated with economic transition, climatic change, environmental pollution including in-door and out-door smoking, obesity, physical inactivity and reproductive behaviours”.

The 468th inaugural lecture had in attendance the Vice Chancellor of University of Ibadan and the Chairman of the Inaugural Lecture, Professor Abel Idowu Olayinka , Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration, University of Ibadan, Professor K.O Adebowale; Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics, Prof. A.B Ekanola, Faluyi O.Olubun, Registrar, Prof. Olawale Albert, Professor of African History , Peace and Conflict Studies, Dean of Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of Ibadan. Professor Peter Olapegba Prof. Adeogun O. Aina, Deans of Provost of the Postgraduate College, Deans of Faculties and of Students' Affair, Directors of Institutes, Heads of Departments, Academic Colleagues, Members of St. Teresa’s College Old Students 78/79 Set, LAGELITE ’79, Chaplaincy-Chapel of the Resurrection and Sunday School teachers, Staff of Hallmark University, Itele-Ijebu, Ogun State, YMCA and YWCA of Christ Church Mapo, Families, Friends and well-wishers enlivened the event.

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Professor Oyeronke Adunni Odunola, first female Professor of the Department of Biochemistry, University of Ibadan.

Professor Oyeronke Adunni Odunola and Professor Olusegun A.Odunola (Prof. Odunola’s husband),Vice Chancellor, Hallmark University, Itele-Ijebu, Ogun State.

Professor Oyeronke Adunni Odunola with her students