President Tinubu congratulates Mr. Fola Adeola, Mr. Kola Adesina, and Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on their honorary doctorate degrees from UNILAG.
The University recognised Dr Okonjo-Iweala for her trailblazing as the first African woman to lead the World Trade Organisation and for introducing significant reforms in Nigeria’s financial sector.
It honoured Mr Adeola for his pioneering role in the Nigerian banking sector and for founding the FATE Foundation, an NGO mentoring young Nigerian entrepreneurs through training and loans.
Mr Adesina, an alumnus of the university, was recognised for his innovative contributions to the energy industry. Adesina is the Group Managing Director (GMD) of Sahara Power Group, an energy and infrastructure organisation with operations in 42 countries.
The three distinguished Nigerians were awarded a Doctor of Science honorary degree (D. Sc) by the university at its 55th convocation on January 16.
President Tinubu in a statement issued by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said he deeply admired “these exceptional Nigerians who have excelled in their careers and are role models for the nation’s youth.”
In one of the congratulatory letters, President Tinubu praised Mr Adesina for his significant contributions to Nigeria’s energy sector, highlighting this recognition as a reflection of his commitment to advancing national development.
“Your visionary leadership at Sahara Power Group has been transformative, ensuring sustainable power solutions and inspiring professionals across the energy sector to pursue excellence.
“This honorary degree is a well-deserved acknowledgement of your tireless efforts to elevate engineering standards and drive innovation in Nigeria,” President Tinubu remarked.
The President stated that the three Nigerian icons deserve recognition for their pursuit of excellence, hard work, and invaluable contributions to the nation’s economic development.
