Former Nigerian President supports Alumni Awards 2024 finalist

A University of Wolverhampton graduate has received a message of support from a former President of Nigeria after being shortlisted for a Lifetime Achievement Award for his lifelong commitment to achieving excellence in the agricultural sector. 

Dr Adeola Odedina, who graduated in 1991 with a Postgraduate degree in Agricultural Education, is up for the Alumni Honour Award for Lifetime Achievement at the University’s 2024 Alumni Awards, with the ceremony to be held on 7 November.  

Following news of his nomination for the Lifetime Achievement Award, he has already received messages of support from the former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, and the President of Africa Development, His Excellency Dr Akinwunmi Adesina. 

Image caption: Dr Odedina and the President of Africa Development

Dr Odedina’s contributions to agriculture and education has seen him earn more than 40 national and international awards/recognitions.  

Since graduating, Dr Odedina has taken on a number of roles in his home country of Nigeria, including, Special Advisor on Agriculture to the Ogun State Government, Rector of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta in the Ogun State, Commissioner of Agriculture in the Ogun State and Provost and Chief Executive Officer at the Federal College of Agriculture.  

Dr Odedina’s has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence and a passion for sharing his expertise with others, particularly the younger generation. His philanthropic efforts have also improved the lives of many within and outside his community.  

Reflecting on award nomination, Dr Odedina said: “I’m thrilled that I’ve been selected as a finalist for the prestigious Alumni Honour Award for Lifetime Achievement at the University of Wolverhampton. It’s a great honour to be recognised by the alumni and where I had the privilege of studying and graduating 33 years ago. 

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to be considered among such an impressive group of alumni.” 

To view our finalists for the Alumni Awards 2024, visit our Awards web page.  

To find out more about graduate success, check out the Every Story Has a Start web page which showcases our exceptional alumni across the globe doing incredible things. High achievers from the worlds of literature, business, sport, film and the arts feature, sharing how their lives and careers have developed since their days studying with us.    

After graduation, graduates become members of the Alumni Association and are encouraged to keep in touch, to take advantage of a wide range of benefits and support on offer, including a discount for postgraduate study.    

To learn more about the University’s Alumni Association please visit here, where graduates can also update their details with the Association.  

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