Afis Ayinde Oladosu, a professor in the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies and Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan will today deliver the 489th inaugural lecture of the University of Ibadan
Prof. Oyewale Tomori
Chairman, Expert Review Committee on COVID-19, Prof. Oyewale Tomori, has established how COVID-19 impacts on education, technology and human development in Nigeria.
Tomori, who is also a virologist and pioneer, Redeemer’s University, provided reasons why COVID-19 has so far spared more African countries unlike what is happening in Europe, America and India.
Tomori, who is also a Fellow and Past President, Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS), in a paper titled “Nigeria & COVID-19: Impact On Education, Technology And Human Development” delivered at the 12th Convocation lecture of Bell’s University of Technology (BELLSTECH) on Friday, April 9, 2021 at The Bellstech Convocation Ground, Ota, Ogun State, said: “So, why did we not see the predicted devastation? And what could have been responsible for the woeful failure of the predictions of doom? First these predictions were based not on science but on emotion, misconceptions, and incomplete knowledge of th
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Buhari, who was represented by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, commended the academy and its membership.
According to him, “I think the pandemic has truly opened up the immense talents and creativity of Nigerian scientists and engineers and if the current momentum is supported, the next few years could be incredibly exciting.”
“We are proud of Nigerian Academy of Engineers; your membership is made up of accomplished Nigerian engineers across all disciplines industry sectors of engineering in Nigeria and in the diaspora. This provides it with the depth and diversity of experience and competence to provide advice on virtually all areas of engineering in the country.”