Sixteen Nigerians have received honorary doctorate degrees and ambassadorial appointments at a ceremony organised by the British American Open University of California, USA, in Abuja.
The ceremony, held at Merit House, also featured the induction of the recipients as ambassadors of the World Human Rights Watchers, Justice and Peace Advocates.
The award recipients were drawn from various fields, including academia, law, civil society, security, media, business and public service.
Speaking at the event, the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. David Bruce Day, said the reci
pients were recognised for their contributions to society.
He urged them to use their positions and experience to contribute to development efforts in Nigeria and Africa.
The Vice President of the institution, Prof. Walter Parrish Terry, charged the new ambassadors to promote human rights, justice and peace.
Also speaking, the Registrar and African Regional Director, Prof. Paul Godwin Udofia, described the recipients as people with knowledge and experience capable of contributing to efforts to protect human rights and promote justice and peace.
The ceremony featured keynote addresses, goodwill messages, cultural displays and the administration of oaths to the newly inducted ambassadors.
One of the recipients was Amb. Bonny C. Alaneme, a media practitioner and publisher, who was recognised for his work in science, technology and innovation advocacy.
The organisers said the honorary degrees and ambassadorial appointments were intended to recognise individuals considered to have made contributions to their respective fields and communities.
