Triune, Prowess varsities to honour Nigerian businessmen, professionals in Lagos

By Sunday Ode

The special convocation ceremony of the Triune Biblical University Global Extension New York, USA holds at the University of Lagos,Nigeria with graduands in different disciplines.
Among those to be graduated with PhD are Akpong Julius Abanshebe and Mbata Fyneray Chukwuemeka both of whom will bag doctorate degrees in Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability; Akaakar Florence Olubunmi will also be graduated with doctorate degree in International Energy and Natural Resources Law while Adesanya Mercy Olufunmilayo is graduating with doctorate degree in Clinical Linguistics and Psychology.
The list includes Akanbi James Oluwole who will bag doctorate degree in Divinity, while Abdulsalam Akeem Adebisi is the only graduand with master’s degree in Electrical Electronic Engineering.
According to a press statement by Professor Adeleke Durojaiye, the President of Triune Biblical University Global Extension New York USA, few selected Nigerians will also be decorated with honorary doctorate degrees in various categories during the ceremony at the University of Lagos later this month.
Among the honorary doctorate degree nominees are Prince Segun Ochuko Obayendo, Group Managing Director and CEO of Temple Group who is also the current National President of Chartered Institute of Transport Administrators. He will be honored with honorary doctorate degree in Transport and Logistics Management. Ilansami Andrew will bag honorary doctorate in political Science; Iorlumun Engr. Benjamin Akaakar is a nominee for honorary doctorate degree in Engineering Management while Barrister Joseph Daramola wins honorary award as Doctor of Divinity.
The statement said Prof. Gerald Ndubuisi Okeke, former Guber aspirant under Labour Party in Imo State and Dr Mrs Olajide Oluwafunmilola are expected to be in attendance as representatives of the Triune Biblical university Global Extension, USA during the occasion.
“Triune Biblical University Global Extension New York, USA as you may recall will hold this event in conjunction with Prowess University Delaware USA and the program is powered by Leadtimes Africa Magazine.
“Prominent Nigerians with track records in leadership and professionalism will be honoured at the occasion at the University of Lagos.These include Mr Emmanuel Odemaypwa, Managing Director and CEO of Deluxe Residence Limited;Tope Mark Odigie of TVC; Mrs Greg Cynthia, CEO of Safety Signatures Limited;and Mrs Rita Adachukwu James, CEO of Mercipoint Resources Limited ;and the CEO of Stand-Out Properties Limited, Sir Bldr Blessing Obomovo.
“Also included in the list of honorary doctorate degree awards are Alhaji Aminu Adamu Tarfa, CEO of Al-bradin Nigeria Limited; the Director- General of Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr Lanre Omojola,who will bag honorary doctorate degree in Occupational Health and Safety Management; Director,Human Resources Management of Nigerian Shippers Council,Mrs Adaku Okam; the Group Chief Executive Officer of Brook Heritage Holdings, Femi Adebayo Olukotun;and the Group Managing Director/CEO of FMN PLC, Mr Paul Gbededo, among others,” the statement noted.
Professor Prince Eze C. Nwauba, African Representative of Prowess University, Delaware USA and Professor Adeleke D. Durojaiye, president of Triune Biblical University Global Extension, New York USA, also said in a joint statement that “selection for the conferment of honorary doctorate degree award is strictly based on individual’s track records in leadership and professionalism in quality service delivery.
“it is also based on recommendations from their constituents on the impacts made on their local communities across the country “, the statement added.
Major General(Amb) Godwin George Umo, OON, immediate past Nigerian Ambassador to the Vatican and his Spanish counterpart Amb. Dr. Mrs Susan Aderonke Folarin are expected to serve as special guests at the ceremony.
The Managing Director and CEO of Budget Homes Properties limited, Ohio Flourish Ebozafe;Mr Olanrewaju Idowu of Lekki Free Zone Development;Amb. Mrs Funke Kehinde, Founder/CEO of Brilliant Concepts;and the Group Executive Director of Chi Limited, Mr Jerome O. Shogbon are all in the roll call of honor.
Also, Mr Chimezie Henry Ebulofor, CEO of Henry Montego Homes and Ahmad Nabil Saleh, CEO of M. Saleh and Co. Limited are listed for honorary doctorate degree awards at the taking place at University of Lagos later this month.
Four eminent Nigerian professionals including the Executive Chairman of Gombe State Internal Revenue Service Dr Abubakar Inuwa Tata;Dr Baba Bala Ma’aji North East Zonal Head of First City Monumental Bank(FCMB);Dr Remi Olukoya, Lead Consultant and Chief Executive Officer of Peck’sgrey Group; and Dr. Barr Alexander Utieyin Scott, Barrister and Solicitor, Managing Partner of Alex Scott & Partners will be appointed as professorial chairs of the Universities during the ceremony.
The theme of this year’s edition is titled: “Enhancing Accelerated Capacity Building Through Entrepreneurship in Governance- Pathway to Sustainable Growth and Development in Nigeria” to be delivered by Professor Basil C. Nwankwo of Kogi State University, Anyiangba.