The Life Science Centre (LSC) at the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Ibadan, is a dedicated laboratory service centre housing two fully equipped, state-of-the-art laboratories. The Centre provides precision analytical services, drives research across the agricultural and food science domains, and trains the next generation of scientists and researchers.
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Research in Life Sciences
Conduct cutting-edge analysis in plant, animal, and microbial sciences to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability.
Innovative Laboratory Analysis
Develop and implement latest analytical protocols for biochemical, microbiological, biotechnological, and food science applications, following standard operating procedures
Training & Capacity Building
Train early and mid-career scientists, researchers, food processors, and students in modern life science techniques, laboratory methods, and applied agricultural research
Food Safety & Quality
Investigate and develop safe strategies for food processing, improvement, and quality enhancement.
National & Intl. Collaboration
Foster strong collaboration with NSPRI (Ilorin), ABU (Zaria), NIHORT (Ibadan), academic institutions, and research organisations
Knowledge & Technology Transfer
Share accurate analytical results and innovations with farmers, policymakers, researchers, students, and the public to improve agricultural practices
The centre’s focus is to apply best laboratory practices that ensure good science which includes but not limited to:
- The use of known scientific procedures.
- Proper control and documentation of experimental variables.
- Careful and complete evaluation and reporting of results.
- Results becoming part of accepted scientific knowledge.
Routine Laboratory Analysis:
Reliable, accurate, and precise analytical data using state-of-the-art instruments
Student Project Handling:
Full bench space support and subsidize rate for undergraduates and postgraduate students projects
Consultancy Services:
Expert advisory in genetics, ecology, food science, and general laboratory procedures
Instrumentation Training:
Hands-on training workshops on laboratory equipment for researchers and technicians
Research Methodology:
Guidance and support on research design, protocols, and data interpretation for students
The Centre maintains active research collaboration with the following national institutions:
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Centre also fosters partnerships with academic institutions, research
organisations, and industries to promote knowledge
exchange and technology transfer.
The Centre is actively pursuing ISO laboratory accreditation to formally benchmark its analytical services against international quality standards, reinforcing confidence in its data outputs and strengthening its profile as a centre of scientific excellence.
The Centre leverages state-of-the-art equipment to deliver reliable and precise data. Our analytical services include, but are not limited to:
Additional consultancy services are available in genetics, ecology, environmental science, and general laboratory procedures upon request.
Laboratory Equipment & Facilities
The Centre is equipped with modern instruments that support a wide range of analytical and research activities:
MEET Our Team
The Life Science Centre is staffed by experienced scientists, laboratory technologists, and support personnel committed to delivering excellence in research and analytical services:
SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW
Head of Center
emmanuelomenna@gmail.com
+2348039334092
FAGBEMI RAPHAEL OLUWANISHOLA
PRINCIPAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST
✉ ralphnshola@gmail.com
📞 +2348165766359
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, LABORATORY SERVICES
✉ flakey4owosibo11@gmail.com
📞 +2348060173457
CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST
✉ kayolafo@gmail.com
📞 +2348033712011
ONIFADE SUNDAY ADEYEMI
SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER
onifade.adeyemi2@gmail.com
+2347055880099
CHIEF LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST
✉ mufutauoladapo@gmail.com
📞 +2348033824710
TECHNOLOGIST II
✉ emekaemmanuel@gmail.com
📞 +2347031636448
SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST
✉ falanamichael@gmail.com
📞 +2348137497786
ADEKEYE OLUWAFUNKE OLUTOYIN
LABORATORY SUPERINTENDENT
✉ adekeyeoluwafunke65@gmail.com
📞 +2348135211764
OGUNYEMI TOMIWA DAVID
TECHNOLOGIST II
✉ tomiwadavid08@gmail.com
📞 +2349073421994
ASSISTANT TECHNOLOGIST
✉ saraholayiwola08@gmail.com
📞 +2349071923235
OLUWADARE OLUWATOSIN AANUOLUWA
LABORATORY ASSISTANT
✉ oluwadareoluwatosin94@gmail.com
📞 +2348163842834
OLAPADE OLAWALE ARAMIDE
CHIEF LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST
olapadeolawale14@gmail.com
+2348039426223
OSUNBITAN SUNDAY OLUGBENGA
CHIEF LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST
✉ sundaygbenga15@yahoo.com
📞 +2348063430932
OLUBI OLAMIDE VICTORIA
TECHNOLOGIST II
✉ victoriousmide@gmail.com
📞 +2348106546129
EMIOLA ABIGAIL OLUWATOTIN
LABORATORY ASSISTANT
✉ abigailemiola248@gmail.com
📞 +2348030676753
ADEBERO OLUWAFEMI ADEWALE
HIGHER EXECUTIVE OFFICER
✉ femiseniorboy@gmail.com
📞 +2348058025188
OYETUNJI DORCAS ABIOLA
CHIEF SECRETARIAT ASSISTANT
✉ dorcasabiola@gmail.com
📞 +2348134950349
COKER ROTIMI IGE
CLERICAL OFFICER
✉ cokerrotimi23@gmail.com
📞 +2348130371089