Don Calls For Use Of Indigenous Bacteria In Tackling Crude Oil Pollution

Professor Fatuyi Olanipekun Ekundayo, a specialist in Applied Soil and Environmental Microbiology at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, emphasized the significant potential of indigenous microorganisms in mitigating environmental pollution during the institution's 200th Inaugural Lecture. His presentation, titled “Productivity of Unseen Allies in Conducive and Unconducive Environments: A Great Wonder!”, underscored the importance of utilizing naturally occurring bacteria to address the challenges posed by crude oil pollution. The lecture aimed to promote awareness of sustainable development practices through the application of these microorganisms in environmental remediation efforts.

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