Professor of Microbiology, Nasiru Usman Adabara is set to deliver the 126th Inaugural Lecture of the Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State.

This was disclosed in a public notice signed by the university’s Registrar, Danladi Mallam, and the Chairperson of the University Seminar and Colloquium Committee, Dr Mrs Victoria I. Chukwuemeka.

The event underscores both a personal milestone and the university’s enduring tradition of scholarly excellence.

Prof Adabara, a respected voice in microbiological research, will present a thought-provoking lecture with the title, “The Human Pathogen Push Me I Push You Conundrum: When Will This Mutually Antagonistic Struggle End?”

The lecture is expected to explore the intricate and often adversarial relationship between humans and disease-causing micro-organisms, offering insights into one of the most persistent challenges in global health.

The lecture, scheduled for May 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., will hold at the 1,000-seater auditorium, Main Campus, Gidan Kwano, and is expected to attract a wide audience of academics, students, researchers, and stakeholders eager to benefit from his expertise and insights.

Prof Adabara obtained his BSc and MSc from the University of Jos and a PhD from the Federal University of Technology Minna.

His academic career reflects years of rigorous scholarship, impactful research, and dedicated mentorship.

The inaugural lecture represents not only a personal achievement but also a platform to share the depth of his contributions to science and society.