Professor Oyedele is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Geophysics at the University of Lagos for over 29 years. With extensive expertise in applied geophysics, he has significantly contributed to the understanding of subsurface geological formations. His scholarly work, published in numerous high-impact journals underscores his commitment to advancing geophysical science and education. At the University of Lagos, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the academic curriculum and mentoring the next generation of geophysicists for the development of the nation’s resources and for the benefit of mankind.

Professor Obashoro-John is a prolific scholar and public intellectual whose works include the books Caring for Older Persons (2007), Successful Retirement (2016), and her University of Lagos Inaugural Lecture, Programme Evaluation: Back to the Future (2013). Her international scholarship includes a co-authored chapter with Professor Brian Findsen of the University of Waikato, New Zealand, addressing lifelong learning for older adults, published in Adult Education and Social Justice: International Perspectives (Firenze University Press, 2023). She has also co-authored peer-reviewed articles in public health and community education. A sought-after speaker and facilitator, she has consistently championed the view that retirement represents an opportunity for renewal and purposeful living, describing it as “freedom into freedom.”