The management of Lead City University, Ibadan, has bestowed on Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin 1) honorary doctorate degree in Public Administration.
The ceremony was part of the activities for the 17th convocation ceremonies of the institution.
The event took place at Adeline hall, Lead City University, Ibadan on Wednesday.
At the event, Olubadan was represented by Aremo Olubadan, Barrister Sumbo Owolabi Olakulehin.
In his acceptance speech, the Olubadan appreciated the university for the award.
He used the opportunity to congratulate the new graduands of the institution.
“I congratulate Lead City University. I will say that LCU is a pride of Ibadan. We in Ibadan are always proud of Lead City University as one of the first generation of private universities in Nigeria”.
The Chancellor of the university, Professor Gabriel Ogunmola while speaking, said that the award was in recognition of the immense contributions of the monarch to the society.
He added that the Olubadan has made significant contributions in the areas of public administration and management, business, philanthropy, educational development, healthcare and community services.
He maintained that the institution, in recognition of these laudable achievements decided to confer the Olubadan with the honorary doctorate degree in Public Administration.
Barrister Olakulehin was accompanied to the event by the Asaaju Olubadan, Chief Ademola Odunade, Gbonka Olubadan, Chief Olufemi Ogunwole, Oota Balogun, Chief Kayode Afolabi Kadelu, Aare Egbe Omo Balogun, Chief Adegboyega Adegoke Prince Adekunle Owolabi Olakulehin and Prince Isiaka Folaranmi.
