Aliko Dangote, President, Dangote Group, has been named among three eminent Nigerians to be conferred with honorary degrees by the University of Ibadan.
Others, according the University management, are Niyi Osundare and Jacob Olabode Ajao, and they will be awarded the degrees during the 68 Foundation Day ceremony climaxing the convocation ceremonies of the university on November 17 in Ibadan.
In a letter from the University signed by the Vice-Chancellor, Abel Idowu Olayinka, Aliko Dangote, who will be conferred with the Degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) (Honoris Causa); Niyi Osundare, Degree of Doctor of Literature (D. Litt. (Honoris Causa), and Jacob Olabode Amao, Degree of Law (LL.D) (Honoris Causa).
The University said their choice as the next honourees of the institution was informed by their various achievements and contributions to the nation and the institution.
In his letter of acceptance, Dangote said he was humbled and at the same time excited to be nominated for the award by a reputable institution as University of Ibadan known for its academic excellence.
“This award particularly delighted me because it is coming from a responsible institution such as yours. I am aware that the University, apart from closing the widening gap between attainable potential student population and limited space in Nigeria educational system, the institution has also been delivering education in a way that recognises personal discipline, integrity and promote positive societal values,” he said.
He stated that he would be ready to identify with the University because, his company, the Dangote Group also share similar values with the institution and his organisation has in one way or the other impacted positively on the nation’s educational sector.
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