The management of Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED), Ondo State, has honoured some distinguished alumni with award.
Part of those awardees is a fellow of Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR), and Carnegie Corporation of New-York, Mr. Temitope Musowo.
Musowo was presented the Alumni Achievement Award on Wednesday during the 2024 edition of the National Conference of Arts and Social Sciences, which took place at the Olusegun Obasanjo Auditorium of the University.
The awarde who is also the founding president of Blossom Africa Initiative, an NGO with a focus on development in Africa, was honored with other achievers produced by the School of Arts and Social Sciences of AFUED.
Other awardees include; Prof. Adesoji Abimbola Omotayo, a seasoned scholar and a professor of History; Prof. Oyenike Eludoyin, a professor of Climatology: Dr. Olatunde Oladokun, the CEO of SEAP Microfinace Bank and Mr. Olusola Oluyide, the CEO of LOMAS VERDES LIMITED, amongst others.
Speaking during the event which featured an alumni homecoming, workshop and a book presentation,the Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University, Dr. Samuel Akintunde, said the awardees were carefully selected based on their outstanding contributions to the development of the society.
“We are proud of you today because you have made us proud. We recognise your outstanding contributions to our society, that is why we have carefully selected you among many for this outstanding award”. He said.
In her welcome address, the chairperson, National Conference Planning Committee (NCPC), Dr. O. Molalaye, said the old students of the School of Arts and Social Sciences were honored for being good ambassadors of the institution.
Speaking with journalists, Musowo, expressed his gratitude to the school for the honour.
“To be remembered by an institution where I graduated as an NCE holder in the year 1999 is a great honour that I do not take for granted. I promise to continue making the school proud”, he said.
