Following their outstanding achievement, a Financial expert, Babajide Osanyin has been nominated for the conferment of honorary doctorate (Honouris Causa) in Political Science by Prowess University, Delaware United States of America(USA) .
The awardee, a member of Nigeria Institute of Public Relations(NIPR) is amongst few eminent Nigerians shortlisted for the prestigious honour.
The chairman of the Award Selection Committee of the university, Professor Chidi Justice said Osanyin earned the recognition based on his philanthropic gestures and fight for the underprivileged in the society
Pointing out some of the factors that qualified the them, he said, “You have been identified by our investigative team and confirmed by opinion molders across the country as a beacon of hope for the underprivileged in the society.
“No doubt, you have been singled out as a proponent of national development, humanitarianism and transformational leadership, a firm believer in selfless service to humanity” the chairman said .
Others awardees are, Former Secretary and serving national ex -officio members of the peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon Hellen Taiwo-Adebakin, two former members of the House of Representatives, Hon Ladi Adebutu, who is also a Governorship Aspirant of the PDP for Ogun State and Hon Rita Orji from Lagos State.
The ceremony, according to the University’s partner in Nigeria – The Institute of Arts Management and Professional Studies, is slated to hold on Saturday at the University of Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT).