Odedina Emerges Finalist for the Alumni Honour Award for Lifetime Achievement at the University of Wolverhampton, U.K.
Dr. Adeola Odedina, the immediate past Commissioner of Agriculture in Ogun State, Nigeria, has been named a finalist for the prestigious Alumni Honour Award for Lifetime Achievement 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.
Dr. Odedina, who completed his Postgraduate Studies in Agricultural Education at the University in 1991, is being recognized for his lifelong achievements and substantial contributions to agriculture.
The University of Wolverhampton, established in 1827 as the Wolverhampton Mechanics’ Institute and attaining university status in 1992, is a renowned public institution located in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England. It is ranked among the top 100 universities in the UK and within the top 1,000 globally, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022.
Expressing his excitement about the nomination, Dr. Odedina said, “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. It is a great honor to be recognized by my alma mater, where I had the privilege of studying 33 years ago.”
He views this nomination as a reflection of the education and experiences he gained at the University, for which he expressed deep gratitude. “I am grateful for the opportunity to be considered among such an impressive group of alumni,” he added.
The University of Wolverhampton has a global network of over 100,000 alumni who have excelled in various fields. The institution is committed to providing high-quality education, fostering innovative research, and maintaining strong industry connections, all of which equip students for successful careers and impactful contributions to society. Dr Odedina’s recognition by the university underscores the lasting impact of this commitment. Odedina has had a remarkable history in public service as former Provost, Federal College of Agriculture, Akure , Ondo State, former Rector,Moshood Abiola Polytechnic and later capped it up as immediate past Commissioner for Agriculture in Ogun State.
