2017 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD, CELEBRATION OF UNILAG @ 55

2017 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD, CELEBRATION OF UNILAG @ 55

BY MILES OLU & ISIOMA DUNKWU

 
Prof. Rahmon Ade Bello, VC, Univesityof Lagos. 
His Excellency, Prof Yemi Osinbayo Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Stole the show as he arrives the Oriental hotels, sand fill, Victoria island, Lagos at the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Awards and celebration of university of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos at 55.

The chief host of the uncommon event the Olor’Ogun (Dr) Sonny Kuku, the National President, Unilag Alumi Association who spoke extempore to the academic audience and he took time off to narrate a very lucid story of the event that has attracted the past students of the University of First Choice in Nigeria.

The evening event began with cocktails and networking and finally the event proper started in the Hall. Dr. Wale Babalakin, SAN, Pro-chancellor and chairman of the councils was one best element that attended the unimaginable dinner.

The vice chancellor, Prof. Rahamon Adebello in His welcome address to the uncommon crowds raised his voice and heart to thank Almightly God for the graces He has accorded to the management of University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos and the planning committee that put on 2017 unilag at 55 for the successes recorded. 

The following persons were awarded with honor Distinguished Alumni Awards.

·        Dr. Wale Babalakin
·        Dr. John Abbe
·        Mr. Mustafa Chike-Obi
·        Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila
·        Sen. Victor Ndoma Egba
·        Mr. Winnifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita
·        Mr. Mutiu Sunmonu
Honorary Distinguished Alumnus
·        Prof. Rahman Ade Bello
Prof. Rahmon Ade Bello, VC,University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos.

Sectoral Distinguished Alumni Award
·        Akoka Axis
·        Engineering Alumni set of 1969-1972
·        Law Class of 1980-1983
Special Recognition Award
·        Dr. Daniel Kolawole  Olukoya
Long service Award
·        Mr. Oluwaseun Badejo.


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