In a remarkable achievement, Dr. Adeola Odedina, the immediate past Commissioner of Agriculture in Ogun State, has been selected as a finalist for the esteemed Alumni Honour Award for Lifetime Achievement at the University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.
The University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom, where Dr. Odedina is an Alumni having bagged his Postgraduate Studies In Agricultural Education in the University in 1991 (33years ago), is a public university located in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom.
Founded in 1827 as the Wolverhampton Mechanics’ Institute, it has evolved over the years gaining University status in 1992 and ranked among the top 100 universities in the UK and top 1,000 globally according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2022
Elated Odedina, while making the announcement, remarked, ” I am thrilled to announce that I have been selected as a finalist for the prestigious Alumni Honour Award for Lifetime Achievement at the University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom”.
” It is a great honor to be recognized by my alma mater, where I had the privilege of studying 33 years ago.
According to Odedina, this prestigious award is a testament to the impact of the education and experiences he gained during his time at the University and, therefore, he expressed his profound gratitude.
” I am grateful for the opportunity to be considered among such an impressive group of alumni”, Odedina concluded.
The University has a global network of over 100,000 alumni, with notable figures in various fields.
The University of Wolverhampton is committed to providing high-quality education, innovative research, and strong industry connections, preparing students for successful careers and making a positive impact in the world. Odedina, as a beneficiary of this gesture, has, in addition to making his impact in the world, been recognized by the University.
Dr. Odedina’s distinguished career in public service includes roles as former Provost of Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria; Rector, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Ogun state, Nigeria; and Commissioner for Agriculture in Ogun State, Nigeria.
