Honorary Awards: President Tinubu Congratulates WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala, Others

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, following her recognition and the conferment of an honorary Doctor of Science degree by the University of Lagos.

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was honoured for her trailblazing as the first African woman to lead the World Trade Organisation and for introducing significant reforms in Nigeria’s financial sector.

President Tinubu also felicitated with 

Mr Fola Adeola, co-founder of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, and Kola Adesina, Managing Director of Sahara Power Group, on the well-deserved conferment of honorary doctorate degrees by the University of Lagos (UNILAG).

 Presidential Spokesperson,  Bayo Onanuga, in a statement on Thursday, disclosed, that President Tinubu lauded Mr Adesina for his significant contributions to Nigeria’s energy sector.

The President highlighted the recognition as a reflection of Adeshina’s commitment to advancing national development.

President Tinubu expressed his admiration for the exceptional Nigerians who have excelled in their careers and are role models for the nation’s youth.

“Your visionary leadership at Sahara Power Group has been transformative, ensuring sustainable power solutions and inspiring professionals across the energy sector to pursue excellence.

 This honorary degree is a well-deserved acknowledgement of your tireless efforts to elevate engineering standards and drive innovation in Nigeria,” President Tinubu remarked.

The President added that the three Nigerian icons deserve recognition for their pursuit of excellence, hard work, and invaluable contributions to the nation’s economic development.

“I encourage you to continue to serve as beacons of hope, innovation, and inspiration for future generations. Please know that your contributions remain deeply valued by the government and people of Nigeria,” the President states.

President Tinubu wishes Dr Okonjo-Iweala, Adeola and Adesina more success.

Recognition Of Doctor of Science honorary degree (D. Sc)

The University of Lagos honoured Adeola for his pioneering role in the Nigerian banking sector and for founding the FATE Foundation, an NGO mentoring young Nigerian entrepreneurs through training and loans.

 Adesina, an alumnus of the University, was recognised for his innovative contributions to the energy industry.

 Adesina is the Group Managing Director (GMD) of Sahara Power Group, an energy and infrastructure organisation with operations in 42 countries.

The three distinguished Nigerians were awarded a Doctor of Science honorary degree (D. Sc) by the University at its 55th convocation on January 16th.