Prof. Anthony Adegbulugbe, the Chancellor of Joseph Ayo Babalola University in Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, has been congratulated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his 70th birthday.
Adegbulugbe’s exceptional achievements to academics, evangelism, business, and philanthropy were commended by Tinubu in a statement that was released on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
The statement highlighted Adegbulugbe’s lifelong dedication to intellectual excellence and national development.
Tinubu recalled their joint recognition at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, in October 2019, where they received honorary doctorate degrees alongside the Sultan of Sokoto, His Majesty Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe.
“In October 2019, I had the privilege of sharing the podium with Professor Adegbulugbe as we received honorary doctorates alongside the Sultan of Sokoto, His Majesty Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti. Standing beside such a distinguished intellectual, known for his outstanding dedication and humility, was truly an honour.”
Affirming that Professor Adegbulugbe’s unflinching dedication to greatness would serve as an inspiration for future generations, President Tinubu voiced his trust in Professor Adegbulugbe’s ability to continue an influence on the development of the nation.