Lawmaker representing the Ibadan South East/North East federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Abass Adigun, popularly known as Agboworin, has congratulated a Nigerian renowned political scientist, Prof. Emmanuel Remi Aiyede, on his appointment as Extraordinary Professor in the University of Pretoria, South Africa.
In a congratulatory statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mayowa Okekale, Agboworin described the appointment of the Don, who is a Professor of Political Institutions, Governance and Public Policy at the University of Ibadan, as a well-deserved recognition of his intellectual excellence and contributions to the field of political science.
Agboworin, who also chairs the House Committee on Narcotic Drugs, noted that the Don’s achievement is not only a personal success but also a reflection of the rich intellectual heritage of the institution he represents, which is the University of Ibadan, Ibadan.
While saying that the Don’s new appointment in the University of Pretoria is a significant milestone in his illustrious academic career, He urged Nigerian scholars to strive for excellence in their respective fields.
The statement read, “I congratulate Prof. Aiyede on this well-deserved appointment in the South African University. As a lawmaker, I am thrilled to see a Nigerian scholar of his caliber being recognized globally, and I have no doubt that he will continue to make Nigeria proud in his new role.
“I want to add that this is not only a personal success but it also reflects the rich intellectual heritage of the institution he represents, which is the University of Ibadan, Ibadan in Nigeria.
“Prof. Aiyede’s appointment is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and commitment to academic excellence in his chosen field. There is no doubt that his appointment as Extraordinary Professor in the University of Pretoria is a significant milestone in his illustrious academic career.”
“Once again, I congratulate Prof. Aiyede and wish him all the best in his new role.”
