Late Mrs Awolowo set to become "Dr HID" on November 28th as Tai Solarin University gives posthumous Ph.D

Mrs HID Awolowo flanked by her daughter Tola Oyediran, granddaughter Kemi and great grandaughter
(Credits: Ovation mag)

As encomiums continue to pour in for the late matriarch of the Awolowo family, Chief (Mrs.) HID Awolowo, the Tai Solarin Universiy of Education, Ogun State, will confer a posthumous honorary doctorate degree in Business Education on her during the university’s 2015 convocation and 10th anniversary ceremonies slated for Saturday, November 28.

In a letter dated November 9 and signed by the Vice Chancellor of TASUED, Professor Oluyemisi Obilade, the university said the decision to honour the late Yeye Odua was in recognition of her passion for education, business acumen and service to humanity.

The letter, addressed to the Awolowo family, read in parts: “We are delighted to inform you that the University Governing Council has approved the recommendations of the Senate to honour the matriarch, Chief (Mrs.) H.I.D Awolowo, with the posthumous degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc.Ed) (Honoris Causa) in Business Education of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun. (The premier University of Education in Nigeria) at the forthcoming 2015 convocation and 10th year anniversary ceremonies scheduled to hold at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, 28th November, 2015 at the university auditorium, Ijagun Main Campus.

“This award is in recognition of her passion for education, business acumen and numerous contributions to the advancement of human race in Nigeria. The university takes special cognisance of her being a role model and legendary example of womanhood, leadership and family support.

"The university /joins well-meaning Nigerians in celebrating the enviable worth of Mama and her outstanding legacy in the service of humanity. We also congratulate you and your family on the noble achievement. May the Almighty God uphold the Awolowo family and keep them united.”

It would be recalled that the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo not only revolutionised education in the then Western Nigeria with the introduction of free education programme of his political party, he also recognised the support of his wife in the area of education.

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