A former commissioner for Agriculture in Ogun State, Dr. Adeola Odedina has bagged the 2024 University of Wolverhampton Alumni Honour Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Dr. Odedina a set of 1991 clinched the coveted prize ahead of 3 other nominees namely Sandra Wallace CBE, James Meehan and Razwana Begum Abdul Rahim.
According to the organizers, they say the prestigious award recognises the outstanding lifetime accomplishments of a graduate for their ongoing and significant contribution to their profession or society since graduating.
Dr. Odedina, who has previously served as a former Provost of the Federal College of Agriculture, Akure and Rector, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta has mentored no fewer than 40, 000 young Nigeria whom have expressed keen interest in smart agriculture, agric business amongst others.
Receiving his latest award, Dr. Odedina epressed delight over his nomination and eventual win saying, ” this is the highest point of my life and career. I istened to the profile of fellow finalists, and I said, do I stand a chance?, I am happy this is a reality.”
Dr. Odedina adds that he received congratulatory messages over his nomination from the former president of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and the President, African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, who he describes as his mentors.
He further says ” I left Wolverhampton Polytechnic in 1991, I studied Agricultural Education and what I learnt became very handy when I was the commissioner for Agriculture in Ogun State, Nigeria during the Covid – 19 era where I mapped out road map for Agriculture.
Dr. Odedina who describes himself as Mr. Wolverhampton in Nigeria used to occasion to recommed the university to anyone seeking life skill who wants to advance his/her career either in Agriculture or any other field.
Flanked by his wife, Prof. Joy Odedina and daughter, the awardee expressed thanks to everyone who made his day, career and year great.
