Others to be
honoured according the University management are Prof. Niyi Osundare and Chief
Jacob Olabode Ajao.
They will be
awarded the degrees at the 68 Foundation Day ceremony climaxing the convocation
ceremonies of the university on November 17, 2016 in Ibadan.
In a letter
from the University signed by the Vice-Chancelor, Prof Abel Idowu Olayinka,
Aliko Dangote will be conferred with the Degree of Doctor of Science (DSc.,
Honoris Causa); Professor Niyi Osundare, Degree of Doctor of Literature (D.
Litt., Honoris Causa) and Chief Jacob Olabode Amao, Degree of Law (LL.D,
(Honoris Causa).
The University
said their choice of honourees was informed by their various achievements and
contributions to both 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 the institution, reputed 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 stated that
he would be ready to identify with the University because, his company, the
Dangote Group, also shares similar values with the institution and that his
organization has in one way or the other impacted positively on the nation’s
education sector.sunnewsonline
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