The Vice Chancellor of Ahman Pategi University, Prof. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has been honoured with a Golden Award as “the most Notable and Top Distinguished Educator of the 21st Century” by the International Chartered World Learned Society, a United States-based organisation, with offices in Africa, Asia, Europe and Oceania.
The vibrant Vice Chancellor has also been conferred with the Life Fellowship of the Society (in the field of English Language), according to a letter addressed to Prof. Adedimeji by Prof. Dr Sir S. R. Boselin Prabhu on behalf of the Society.
While conferring the awards on Adedimeji at Ahman Pategi University recently, the World Grand President of the Society, UNESCO Laureate Prof. Sir Bashir Aremu, noted that the recognitions were based on Prof. Adedimeji’s immense contributions to the global knowledge industry through English and Peace Studies.
The insignia of the awards included certificates, a half moon glass, a muffler, a silver medal, a plaque and other instruments of the Society which were presented in recognition of “the avocation, enthusiasm and reputation” of the honouree.
While congratulating Prof. Adedimeji on behalf of the World Grand Board of Directors, ICWLS, including Prof. Sir Sarfraz Lloyd of Oceania, Prof. Sir Abhiram Kukshreshtha of Asia, Prof. Sir M. Howard Pilley of Europe and Prof. Sir Luis Emilio Abad of the Americas, Aremu urged the recipient not to relent in his efforts of adding value to humanity.
According to Aremu, who is also the Vice Chancellor Crown University Int’l Chartered Inc, Santa Cruz, Agentina, Prof. Adedimeji is a shining example of diligence, excellence and competence from whom the present and future generations will continue to draw inspiration.
While responding to the presentation of awards, Prof. Adedimeji appreciated the Grand President and the ICWLS Board of Directors for deeming him worthy of the honour.
He stressed that he considered the honour that of Ahman Pategi University which he is privileged to serve as pioneer Vice Chancellor. He also expressed willingness to leverage the membership of the consortium in achieving the tripartite mandate of his university viz teaching, research and community service.
The International Chartered World Learned Society is a worldwide independent organization, self-governing, pan-discipline educational charity according to the statutes. It provides expert scholars’ advice on a variety of public issues related to sciences, engineering, health sciences, arts, humanities, social sciences and so on. The Society draws up considerable strength of distinguished scholars and professionals. all over the world.
