Former Nigerian President supports university's alumni awards finalist
A University of Wolverhampton graduate has received a message of support from a former President of Nigeria after being shortlisted for a Lifetime Achievement Award for his lifelong commitment to achieving excellence in the agricultural sector.
Dr Adeola Odedina, who graduated in 1991 with a Postgraduate degree in Agricultural Education, is up for the Alumni Honour Award for Lifetime Achievement at the University’s 2024 Alumni Awards, with the ceremony to be held on November 7.
Following news of his nomination for the Lifetime Achievement Award, he has already received messages of support from the former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, and the President of Africa Development, His Excellency Dr Akinwunmi Adesina.
Dr Odedina’s contributions to agriculture and education has seen him earn more than 40 national and international awards/recognitions.
