Aliko Dangote, Others Awarded Honorary Degree By University Of Ibadan

Billionaire business mogul Aliko Dangote has been named among three eminent Nigerians to be conferred with honorary degrees by premier institution, the University of Ibadan.

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