The Senate of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has honoured six professors for their contributions to the institution ahead of their retirement.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the university on Thursday in Lagos.
The honourees are Professors Wakeel Isola, Oladiipo Ajiboye, Wesley Okiei, Akinsanya Osibogun, Taiwo Osipitan and Kehinde Olayinka.
The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, congratulated the retiring academics on their distinguished service and contributions to knowledge.
Ogunsola, speaking on behalf of the university’s management, staff and students, wished the professors well and prayed that they would enjoy the fruits of their labour in good health.
The retiring professors, in their responses, reflected on their professional journeys and offered recommendations for improving tertiary education in Nigeria.
Isola, who joined the meeting virtually alongside Ajiboye, Okiei, Osibogun, Osipitan and Olayinka, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the university and contribute to national development.
They also appreciated their families, friends, the Senate and the wider university community for supporting them throughout their careers.
The professors’ reflections highlighted their years of service to the institution and their continued interest in the development of higher education in Nigeria.
