By Adeyinka Adeniran
British American University (BAU) has conferred on Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, an honorary degree of Doctor of Science in Leadership and Corporate Governance and the Fellowship of the University.
The presentation held at the Olubadan palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan on Thursday.
Receiving the award on behalf of Olubadan, the Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola appreciated the renowned University for deeming it fit to confer the award.
The monarch recognized the value of the Honorary Doctorate Degree awarded and the Fellowship of the University conferred.
Earlier in his speech, the president/Chancellor and Chairman of Council. Prof Muhammad Omolaja described Olubadan as an embodiment of leadership and corporate governance as a family head, community leader, military leader, business tycoon and paramount first class traditional ruler.
He described the Olubadan as great leader and elder statesman given to the people of Ibadanland, Nigeria, Africa and the whole world to make meaningful contributions to the peaceful co-existence and development of human race.
Following the President/Chancellor and the Chairman of British American University were Dr. Idris Olufunmilayo Adetutu, Dr Ogunode Sunday, Prof Peter Ekong, Dr. Gbadamosi Olakunle, Prof. Oludare Okusanya among others.
Royal fathers at the brief ceremony include, the Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Hamidu Ajibade, the Ekerin Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Kolawole Adegbola, as well as other traditional title holders.
