FUOYE To Award Senate Leader Bamidele, Sen. Adeola Honorary Doctorate Degrees
The Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has named the Leader of the Senate, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele among eminent Nigerians to be awarded honorary doctorate degrees during its forthcoming convocation.
Also to be awarded with the degree is Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Sen. Solomon Adeola.
According to the statement, Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Abayomi Fasina presented the letters of invitation to the legislators at the Senate Complex in Abuja.
As indicated in the letters, Bamidele, representing Ekiti Central in the Senate, would be awarded Honourary Doctorate degree in Law during the eighth convocation of the institution.
“While Adeola, representing Ogun West, will be honoured with Doctorate Degree in Accounting.
The letter reads: “On behalf of the Senate, staff and students of the Federal University, Oye- Ekiti, I have the pleasure to invite you as a special guest and recipient of Honourary Doctorate Degree at the eighth convocation of the University.
“The Governing Council and Senate of this University desire to confer on your highly esteemed self, the award of Honourary Doctorate Degree in Law.
“This is having been an illustrious person and an exemplary leader in contemporary Nigeria with positive impact on the lives of the vast majority of people.
“As well as serving as a role model worthy of emulation by young people through your enormous contributions to the growth of the society.
“Bamidele is a personality known across the federation and beyond for his strategic approach to governance in Lagos.”
Th letter also acknowledged Bamidele’s passion for youth development in Nigeria, his contribution to the enactment of pro-people legislations at the National Assembly and his compassion for the people at the grassroots is commendable.
“We all witnessed how he sponsored, initiated and promoted a bill for the establishment of a Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin-Ekiti, Ekiti State,” the letter stated.
Meanwhile, after receiving his own letter of invitation, Sen. Adeola commended the institution for the award for recognising his contribution to national development, pledging to do all things within his capacity to support the institution.
He said: “As I stand before you, I know two tertiary institutions in my state that have invited me for this kind of award.
“I have tactically avoided such an award due to my perspective that Ph.D should be earned rather than being awarded Honoris Causa.
“After my due consideration, I realise that there is nothing wrong in an award. I am a chartered accountant by profession. I am an accounting graduate. I am also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.
“Aside, I have contributed immensely to the good governance in this country and beyond. If I am considered for such an award in my own field, I think it is worthy. It is on this ground I decided to accept it,” Adeola said.
The eighth convocation is scheduled to hold between Feb. 4 and Feb.11, 2024.
