Former Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has been awarded Honorary Doctorate Degree award at the 26th convocation of Lagos State University, Ojo.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, made the announcement at the 26th convocation and congregation for Admission to Doctor of Philosophy (PH.D) of the institution, on Thursday in Lagos.
Olatunji-Bello listed others that bagged honorary doctorate degree awards to include Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, wife of Lagos State Governor and Mr Olufemi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu.
Others are, Dr Daniel Olukoya, Pastor, Mountain of Fire Ministries (MFM); Oba Saheed Elegushi, Ikate-Elegushi kingdom; Oba Suleiman Ashade I, Oniba of Iba and Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, former Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs.
“I congratulate these illustrious personalities on being found worthy by the Senate of the university as a result of their contributions to the growth and development of the institution and the society.
“Fashola is awarded Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters (Urban and Rural Community Development and Youth Empowerment),” she said.
Olatunji-Bello said that Gbajabiamila was awarded Honorary Doctor of Law (Education, Community and National Development).
“Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu is awarded Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters (Child Healthcare, Environmental Development and Women Empowerment).
“Elegushi is awarded Honorary Doctor of Arts (Broadcasting, Community Integration and Human Rights Advocate), Olukoya, receives award of Honorary Doctor of Science (Genetics and Biotechnology).
Ashade, according to her, was awarded Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters (Grassroots Development).
“Appreciation award was given to Adefulire, for her consistent support and contributions to the development of physical infrastructure of the University,” she said.
Olatunji-Bello said that a posthumous award was also given to the pioneer Vice Chancellor of LASU, Late Prof. Folabi Olumide.
“Olumide nurtured this institution from cradle and laid a solid foundation, which we are all building on today.
“Furthermore, the senate of the university also conferred the title of Distinguished Professor on two respected and accomplished academics in the University.
“They are, Prof. Dapo Asaju, Department of Religions and Peace Studies and Prof. B. Elemo, Department of Biochemistry.
“It is important to state that the choice of both of them after a rigorous scrutiny from amongst equally deserving individuals is a confirmation of their sacrifice, personal integrity, and service to the nation and humanity as a whole,” she said.
