British American University (BAU) has awarded an honorary Doctor of Science in Leadership and Corporate Governance degree, along with the Fellowship of the University, to Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the Olubadan of Ibadanland.
The presentation took place at the Olubadan palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan, on Thursday.
Receiving the awards on behalf of the Olubadan, the Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, expressed gratitude to the prestigious university for recognizing the monarch’s contributions.
He acknowledged the significance of the honorary doctorate and the fellowship conferred upon Oba Olakulehin.
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Earlier in his speech, the president/Chancellor and Chairman of Council. Prof Muhammad Omolaja described Olubadan as an embodiment of leadership and corporate governance as a family head, community leader, military leader, business tycoon and paramount first class traditional ruler.
He described the Olubadan as great leader and elder statesman given to the people of Ibadanland, Nigeria, Africa and the whole world to make meaningful contributions to the peaceful co-existence and development of human race.
Following the President/Chancellor and the Chairman of British American University were Dr. Idris Olufunmilayo Adetutu, Dr Ogunode Sunday, Prof Peter Ekong, Dr. Gbadamosi Olakunle, Prof. Oludare Okusanya among others.
Royal fathers at the brief ceremony include, the Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Hamidu Ajibade, the Ekerin Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Kolawole Adegbola, as well as other traditional title holders.