Professor M.A. Usman Inaugural Lecture 2025

The inaugural lecture, “Is Carbon Truly as Guilty as Charged? The Perspectives of a Process Systems Engineer on Sustainability”, was a resounding success — and it’s all thanks to YOU!

I’m deeply grateful to every guest, colleague, student, and participant who joined us in person or online. Your presence and engagement made the conversation richer, more meaningful, and more impactful.

Let’s keep championing sustainability, science, and innovation — together. Thank you once again!

“Carbon is not the enemy; mismanagement is.” – Prof. M. Usman

For years, we’ve blamed carbon for climate change. But what if the real problem is how we manage our resources?

Every day, tons of CO₂ are released from our use of fossil fuels — not because carbon is evil, but because we haven’t developed proper systems to reuse and repurpose it. We treat resources in a “use and dump” fashion, instead of learning from nature’s circular model where nothing goes to waste.

Imagine a world where every atom of carbon is captured, reused, and turned into something valuable.

The truth is that climate change isn’t just a carbon issue, it’s a human behaviour issue. We consume irresponsibly, transition hastily from one energy source to another, and expect different results. It’s time to shift focus from just “energy efficiency” to resource utilisation efficiency.

Let’s stop running from carbon and start working with it wisely, sustainably and creatively.

Verdict: Carbon is NOT guilty; mismanagement is to blame.

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Today’s the Day!

The stage is set. The conversation is bold.
Join us for a compelling inaugural lecture by Professor M. Usman as he unpacks the question:
“Is Carbon Truly as Guilty as Charged?”

Date: Today, Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM
Venue: Nurudeen Alao Auditorium, University of Lagos

Be part of the conversation on sustainability and science that truly matters.

Tune in from the comfort of your home or office via any of our live streaming platforms:

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- Zoom Meeting ID: 898 8587 6375
Passcode: 669840
URL: https://bit.ly/UsmanM

For further enquiries and RSVP, please contact:
+234 803 606 2631
Joseph Musa

Just 1 Day Left!

The countdown is almost over — only 1 day to go until Prof. M. A. Usman takes the stage for his Inaugural Lecture:

“Is Carbon Truly as Guilty as Charged? — From the Perspectives of a Process Systems Engineer”

Join us for an engaging discussion that will challenge what you think you know about carbon and sustainability.

Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m. WAT
Venue: Nurudeen Alao Auditorium, DLI, UNILAG

Seats are filling up fast — have you secured yours? Join in-person or online.

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Where will you be tomorrow?
We’ll be at the Nurudeen Alao Auditorium, and we’d love to see you there!

Come hear Professor M. Usman’s perspectives as a process systems engineer as he explores the question:
“Is Carbon Truly as Guilty as Charged?”

Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM
Venue: Nurudeen Alao Auditorium, DLI, University of Lagos

Come early. Come curious. Come ready for insights.

For enquiries or RSVP:
+234 803 606 2631
Joseph Musa

Read Our Press Release!

Professor M. Usman’s upcoming inaugural lecture is already making national headlines — featured in ThisDay, The Nation, The Kernel, and NewsGiant. Why the buzz? Because he’s asking a provocative question:
Is carbon truly as guilty as charged?

Ahead of the big day, see what the media is saying and why this lecture could challenge how we think about carbon, climate, and sustainability.

Click the link below to read the press release and find out why you won’t want to miss this conversation.

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Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM
Venue: Nurudeen Alao Auditorium, University of Lagos

Don’t hear it secondhand — read it now and be in the know.

For enquiries or RSVP:
+234 803 606 2631
Joseph Musa

With Heartfelt Gratitude

As we approach Professor M. A. Usman’s Inaugural Lecture, we pause to express our sincere appreciation to every individual donor whose generosity and goodwill have made this milestone possible.

To the students, alumni, esteemed colleagues, family, friends and well wishers — your contributions are a testament to your belief in the power of knowledge, community, and meaningful discourse.

Your support has helped to bring this important conversation to life as we gather to ask: “Is Carbon Truly As Guilty As Charged?” From the perspectives of a professional systems engineer.

We look forward to welcoming you all in-person or online on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, to share in this moment of learning, reflection, and connection.

Thank you for standing with us. Together, we make progress possible.

We Appreciate Our Corporate Sponsors!🙏🏻

As we count down to Professor M. A. Usman’s Inaugural Lecture on Wednesday 6 August, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our generous corporate sponsors whose support is helping to make this event a reality.

A special thank you to:
👍🏻 Geoplex
-👍🏻 Vitapur
👍🏻 Vitavisco
-👍🏻 Airpeace
👍🏻 -MasterCoach Coaching & Mentoring Hub Ltd

Your partnership and commitment to knowledge-sharing and sustainability are truly commendable.

We look forward to welcoming everyone on Wednesday, for an engaging and thought-provoking lecture.

Together, we are rethinking carbon and shaping a more informed future!