Former Commissioner for Agriculture in Ogun State, Nigeria Dr. Samson Adeola Odedina,has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious Alumni Honour Award for Lifetime Achievement at the University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.
Odedina disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Thursday.
Dr. Odedina expressed his excitement and gratitude for the recognition, stating, “I am thrilled to announce that I have been selected as a finalist for the prestigious Alumni Honour Award for Lifetime Achievement at the University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.
“It is a great honour to be recognized by my alma mater, where I had the privilege of studying 33 years ago.”
He continued, “This prestigious award is a testament to the impact of the education and experiences I gained during my time at the university, and I am grateful for the opportunity to be considered among such an impressive group of alumni.”
The award ceremony will take place at the University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.
Dr. Odedina has had a distinguished career in public
service, having served as the
former Provost of the Federal
College of Agriculture, Akure,
Ondo State, Nigeria and as the former Rector of Moshood Abiola
Polytechnic, Ogun State, Nigeria.
His most recent role was as the
Commissioner for Agriculture
in Ogun State, Nigeria, where he
made significant contributions
to the sector.
