Samuel Oluwole, the chairman of Precision Aviation Handling Company Limited (PAHCOL), has been conferred with a Doctor of Transport and Logistics Management (honoris causa) by Pebble Hills University, Delaware, in the United States of America (USA).
Oluwole was honoured for his significant contributions to society, especially the nation’s aviation industry, where he had served for over four decades.
He was presented with the honour on Saturday, September 27, 202,5 at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Lagos, during the fourth Strategic Summit on Good Governance with the theme: ‘The Africa We Deserve: Leadership, Governance, and Collective Progress – The Case of Nigeria,’ held by Pebble Hills University.
Presenting him with the honour, on behalf of the Board of Pebble Hills University, Ezekiel Isidahomen said Oluwole and three others were recognised with the doctorate degrees in various fields following their great achievements and considering their wonderful performance as international business practitioners, motivators and human resource experts.
Isidahomen congratulated the honorees and challenged them to continue to keep the flag flying in their different endeavours.
According to him, the recipients of the honorary doctorate degrees had proven to the university that they were prominent leaders in their various fields and persons of integrity who had demonstrated superior expertise and commitment.
He said: “The awardees were selected by the university. The university conducted serious screening and background checks before coming up with only four individuals who deserve their doctorate degree.
In his remark, Oluwole expressed delight with the University for the Recognition of his contributions to the aviation industry and leadership in Nigeria.
He described the recognition as a great and monumental moment, stressing that the recognition would inspire him to do more for society, especially the aviation industry where he belongs.
He assured the university and the players in Nigeria’s aviation industry of consistency in always ensuring the continued growth of the aviation industry in Nigeria.
He added: “I thank God that one is able to achieve this and thankful to my family. One has been able to attain a lot of things through the support of my family.”
Talking about the Nigerian aviation industry 65 years after independence, Oluwole said that the sector had come, yet with more to do especially in the area of domestic airline operators.
He emphasised that 40 years after the regularisation of the sector, flight delays and cancellations were still on the high side even after the liquidation of the former national carrier, Nigeria Airways.
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