The Faculty of Science, The Polytechnic, Ibadan will hold its 12th Annual Conference from Wednesday 1st July to Friday 3rd July, 2026 at the North Campus Assembly Hall.
The conference theme is “The Challenges of Human and Resource Insecurity in Nigeria: The Role of Science and Technology”. It seeks to provide a forum for academics, researchers, industrialists and policy makers to discuss how science and technology can contribute to combating insecurity in Nigeria.
Nigeria currently faces several security threats ranging from banditry, terrorism, kidnapping to food shortage. These challenges undermine national security and the rule of law, and also deter prospective investors from engaging in business activities. The conference will explore how science and technology can be deployed to mitigate these threats.
The Acting Rector, Dr. T. A. Lasisi, will serve as Chief Host and Chairman of the conference. The host is the Dean, Faculty of Science, Mr. G. G. O. Egbedokun, while Mrs. Yetunde Ekanola chairs the Local Organizing Committee.
Prof. D. K. Sangodoyin, Professor of Statistics and Oyo State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, will deliver the keynote address on “Pharmaceutical and Chemistry Solution to Human Security”. The lead paper presenter is Prof. A. O. Adeogun, Professor of Aquatic Toxicology and Head of Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan.
Sub themes for paper presentation include Poverty Alleviation and Youth Engagement, Impact of Mathematical Modelling and Statistical Data, Influence of ICT/IoT, Space Science and Engineering Innovations, Geoscience, Biosecurity and Biotechnology, The Role of Government Policies, Information Dissemination and Intelligence Sharing, Contributions of Library Science and Social Media, Satellite Remote Sensing and Geospatial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Food Security and One-Health approach to National Security, and Renewable Energy Technologies and Electronics.
The conference schedule begins with arrival on Wednesday 1st July, 2026. The opening ceremony and paper presentations will hold on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd July by 10:00am. Departure is slated for Friday 3rd July, 2026.
Registration fees are N25,000 for physical participants, N20,000 for virtual, N10,000 for co-authors, N5,000 for students, and USD 30 for international participants.
Abstracts of not more than 250 words should be prepared in Microsoft Word and sent to adeleyeegbetade@gmail.com, fatoki.oladotun@polyibadan.edu.ng, or adesokanisaac@gmail.com. The e-mail address and telephone number of the corresponding author should be indicated. Presentation at the conference will be by PowerPoint.
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