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The University of Ibadan (UI) Alumni Association, Lagos state branch will on Tuesday, December 5, hold its 65th anniversary and special recognition awards.

This event is scheduled to take place at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) – 10, Nurudeen Olowpopo Street, Alausa, Ikeja at 2 pm.

A former vice-chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Idowu Olayinka, would speak on the theme: “Nigerian Japa syndrome: Quo Vadis?”

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A statement released by the chairman of UIAA Lagos, Dr. Dauda Salau, revealed that the Special Guest of Honor for the event will be Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, with Dr. Diran Fawibe serving as the session chairman.

Meanwhile, distinguished personalities who have contributed eminently to elevating the association and being worthy ambassadors of the citadel of learning in the past years will be honoured at the event.

Past presidents of the association including Dr. Michael O. Omolayole, Dr. Felix Ohiwerei, Chief Pat. Eromosele (Late), Sir. Remi Omotosho (Late), Prof. Tajudeen G. O. Gbadamosi, Hon. Stephen Ogundipe, Sir. Kayode Otitoju, Mr. Sola Oyetayo Mr. Shina Odugbemi, and others will be awarded.

Expected to be in attendance are policymakers, captains of industries, academia, UI Alumni Association members, and other stakeholders.

• Historical society holds conference

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has said colonial masters laid the foundation for the environmental challenges Nigeria is facing. 

Hamzat, special guest of honour at the 68th annual conference of Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN) in Lagos, noted post-colonial industrialisation and globalisation compounded the issues. 

The deputy governor, represented by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Art, Mrs. Oloruntoyin Atekoja, said: “The history of Nigeria is intertwined with the environment. We must understand history of the environment to make informed decisions challenges in the ecosystem. 

“It is important to note the environmental condition during pre-colonial era laid foundation for the challenges post-colonial Nigeria face. These include deforestation, soil erosion, pollution, and degradation of the ecosystem, which are issues that require sustained and combined efforts to address.

“The colonial era was characterised by exploitation of natural resources for their benefit. The environmental consequences were often overlooked or disregarded in favour of economic gains. After Independence, Nigeria experienced industrialisation and globalisation, and these aggravated environmental issues. 

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“Although there have been efforts by governments and non-governmental organisations to restore the ecosystem, there is need for multi-faceted approach in solving them, which include government intervention, community, participation.”

HSN President, Prof. Samuel Aghalino, noted the theme of this year’s conference: The Nigerian Environment Since the Pre-Colonial Period, was chosen to enable participants brainstorm on challenges, and proffer solutions to positively impact the country’s position globally. 

Presenting the Kenneth Dike Memorial Lecture, guest lecturer and professor of History and Economics at University of Port Harcourt, Prof. Ben Naanen, said government must address environmental issues, especially flooding, pollution of the ecosystem. 

On solutions to environmental challenges facing Niger Delta, Naanen said: “Government and oil firms should  set up programmes to clean up the region.”