IMD in Nigeria

Visible Giants: Celebrating Microbial Marvels

When: 17 September

Time: 10:00 - 14:00

Where: Microbiology Unit Hall, Camp David Pharmacy, Abeokuta

Event Description:

Join us for Visible Giants, a dynamic celebration of the unseen heroes of our world—microorganisms! This community-focused event marks International Microorganism Day 2025 with engaging talks, hands-on demonstrations, and a showcase of microbial products that influence daily life.

Featured Speakers:

•            Dr. Femi Ayilara – Medical Consultant, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria

•            Dr. Samuel Fasusi – Soil Microbiologist, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria

•            Dr. Oluwatobi Adewale – Environmentalist, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria

•            Dr. Akintola Isaac Abayomi – Medical Microbiologist, Redeemer’s University, Ede Osun State, Nigeria

•            Pharm. Abisola Ajakaye – Pharmaceutical Microbiologist, CampDavid, Pharmacy And Stores Limited, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria & University of Suffolk, United Kingdom

Who Should Attend

•            Secondary school students and teachers

•            Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Early-Career and  other Microbiologists

•            Local pharmacists and health workers

•            Parents and caregivers

•            Youth leaders and community groups

•            General public (especially those in Abeokuta and the environ)

Objectives:

•            Raise awareness of microbes’ role in everyday life

•            Promote healthy practices involving food, hygiene, and medicine

•            Encourage youth interest in science careers

•            Foster local dialogue on sustainability and innovation

Event Agenda

10:00 – 10:15    Welcome & Opening Remarks

10:15 – 11:15    Keynote Talk: “Microbial Marvels in Our Homes and Bodies”

11:15 – 11:45    Talk: “Probiotics, Prebiotics & Microbes in Everyday Medicine”

11:45 – 12:30    Demonstration: Making Yogurt & Natural Sourdough

12:30 – 13:45    Health Corner: “Safe Fermentation & Microbial Hygiene”

13:45 – 13:55    Interactive Booths & Product Sampling (Soaps, Yogurt, Herbal Mixes)

13:55 – 14:00    Group Photo & Closing Remarks

Register here for this event: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rc4mV1vccCe-AYlc9bLygOCSoVkX0tBT8nxDhNEg-aY