This was confirmed in a statement released by Ooni’s palace
on Friday.
The honour was part of the programmes lined up in
commemoration of the institution’s 12 years of establishment and 9th
Convocation Ceremony.
According to the institution, Ooni Ogunwusi who is the
Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, was so considered because of
his immeasurable contribution to the development of education in Nigeria,
particularly through ABUAD.
In his acceptance speech, the 51st and current Ooni of Ife
lauded the University, especially its proprietor, Aare Afe Babalola who is a
law luminary, calling on the institutionalization of the founder’s lofty dreams
and ideologies towards the advancement of education in Nigeria and Africa.
“We can have like an institute for the Afe Babalola
Theories, for our children and the generation yet unborn to learn about this
icon like we were taught about Isaac Newton and other scholars of the western
world,” Ooni advised.
Earlier in his welcome address, Aare Afe Babalola thanked
the Ooni for his continuous support for the institution, especially the recent
partnership in medical research which led to the production and distribution of
some NAFDAC-approved drugs.
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, Ewo of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe and the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, equally got honourary degrees at the event that was attended by top dignitaries including the Government of Ekiti, Dr Kayode Fayemi and former Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko among others.
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