Prof. Idowu Olayinka, a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan is the guest speaker at the 65th anniversary and special recognition awards of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA), Lagos State branch.
The event will hold on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) – 10, Nurudeen Olowpopo Street, Alausa, Ikeja by 2.00 p.m.
Prof. Olayinka would speak on the theme: “Nigerian Japa syndrome: Quo Vadis?”
A statement released by the chairman of UIAA Lagos, Dr. Dauda Salau, revealed that the Special Guest of Honor for the event will be Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, with Dr. Diran Fawibe serving as the session chairman.
Meanwhile, distinguished personalities who have contributed eminently to elevating the association and being worthy ambassadors of the citadel of learning in the past years will be honoured at the event.
Past presidents of the association including Dr. Michael O. Omolayole, Dr. Felix Ohiwerei, Chief Pat. Eromosele (Late), Sir. Remi Omotosho (Late), Prof. Tajudeen G. O. Gbadamosi, Hon. Stephen Ogundipe, Sir. Kayode Otitoju, Mr. Sola Oyetayo Mr. Shina Odugbemi, and others will be awarded.
Expected to be in attendance are policymakers, captains of industries, academia, UI Alumni Association members, and other stakeholders.