The Lead City University, Ibadan, has conferred honorary doctorate degrees on the Olubadan of Ibadanland,Oba Rashidi Ladoja, and a former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Hassan Sunmonu
The honours were bestowed on Wednesday during the finale of the university’s 18th convocation, held at Adeline Hall.
The Olubadan received the Doctor of Science, Public Administration (Honoris Causa) in recognition of his contributions to leadership and public service, while Sunmonu was conferred with the Doctor of Public Administration (Honoris Causa).
Also honoured were the Chairman of FCSL Asset Management Company, Mr Olalekan Bello, who received the Doctor of Business Administration (Honoris Causa), and the President and Chief Executive Officer of Tetracore Energy Group, Mr Olakunle Williams, who was awarded the Doctor of Business Administration.
In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Kabiru Adeyemo, announced that 3,379 students graduated in the 2025 convocation.
He said, “2,162 out of the graduands were awarded first degrees, while 1,219 received higher degrees. An impressive 290 students graduated with first-class honours.”
Adeyemo said the honorary degrees were conferred on the recipients in recognition of their exceptional achievements, exemplary leadership and enduring contributions to society.
He noted that this year’s convocation coincided with the university’s 20th anniversary, describing the event as “an opportunity not only to celebrate the accomplishments of its students but also to reflect on two decades of academic excellence, innovation, scholarship, and the realisation of the aspirations of generations of students.”
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