Solar Energy, A Friendly Renewable Energy Option For Nigeria

Covenant University’s 15th Public Lecture will open up new vistas for development of solar and other renewable energy sources in meeting the nation’s energy demands.

The lecture, titled, " Solar Energy, A Friendly Renewable Energy Option for Nigeria" will be delivered by a Solar Energy expert, Professor Elisha Bamidele Babatunde, on Thursday, June 28, 2007 at the University Chapel by 3 pm. Professor Babatunde is currently the Chair, College of Science and Technology Journal Committee, Covenant University.

He is a member of a number of academic and professional associations, including the Nigerian Metrological Society, the Solar Energy of Nigeria, the Institute of Physics and the African Union of Physics.

Professor Babatunde’s research interests are in Solar Radiation Measurement, Solar Energy Applications, Qualitative Description of Ozone Vibration employing short wave radiation absorption, Solar Passive Drying and Solar Wood Drying.

The lecture will be chaired by Dr David Oyedepo, Chancellor of Covenant.

Detailed Citation on Professor Elisha Bamidele Babatunde