UNILAG don celebrates academic excellence, community unity
Professor Waziri Adisa has expressed profound appreciation to the Baale of Ajah Land, High Chief Ismail Adewale Adeleke Ishola Adamson Ojupon VI (Olomodi XII), and the people of Ajah for celebrating his elevation to the rank of Professor of Criminology at the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
The celebration, held at the Baale’s Palace, recognised the academic milestone as a source of pride and inspiration to Ajah Land and the wider Eti-Osa community.
Expressing his gratitude for the recognition and goodwill extended to him, Professor Adisa described the achievement as a collective victory, declaring, “The victory belongs to all of us.”
His remark underscored the importance of community support, solidarity and the role of traditional institutions in celebrating excellence and encouraging intellectual development.
The occasion attracted prominent personalities from the judiciary, academia, public service and the Eti-Osa community.
Among the dignitaries in attendance were Hon. Yahya Adeniyi Dosunmu; Justice Ganiyu Summonu of the Oyo State High Court; Professor Akin Afolayan, Professor of Building at UNILAG; and Professor Olusegun Temilola, Professor of Social Work at UNILAG.
Others included Hon. Ismail Azeez, former Vice Chairman of Eti-Osa East LCDA; Alhaji Mustapha Kotun, a director in the Lagos State Civil Service; Alhaji Kazeem Adesanya, Auditor of Badagry West LCDA; Alhaja Zaynab Abdul Kareem, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria; Alhaja Maryam Summonu; and Alhaja Habibat Kotun, a director in the Lagos State Civil Service.
Also present were Mr. Idris Akinsanya; Mr. Lawal Fatai, Public Relations Officer of the Eti-Osa Heritage Organisation; Lawyer Saheed Sanni, former Secretary of Eti-Osa East LCDA, chartered accountant and prominent member of the organisation; and Mr. Abdulraham Bakare, Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Eti-Osa East LCDA.
The Baale’s gesture highlighted the importance of recognising outstanding achievements and celebrating individuals whose accomplishments bring honour to their communities.
Professor Adisa’s elevation to professorial rank represents a significant milestone in his academic career and offers encouragement to students, young people and aspiring scholars to pursue knowledge, remain committed to excellence and contribute meaningfully to society.
The celebration also demonstrated the value of collaboration between traditional institutions and the academic community in promoting education, unity and community development.
In a related gesture, Professor Adisa congratulated High Chief Ismail Adewale Adeleke Ishola Adamson Ojupon VI (Olomodi XII) on his second coronation anniversary, acknowledging his leadership and contributions to Ajah Land.
The twin gestures of appreciation and congratulations reinforced the spirit of mutual respect, shared accomplishments and enduring partnership between the traditional institution and the academic community.
