President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of First Bank Nigeria Plc, Dr Adesola Adeduntan, on recognition by Cranfield University.
Cranfield University is one of the most prestigious citadels of learning in Europe.
Adeduntan will on Wednesday, June 22, be conferred with Doctor of Science, Honoris Causa.
The renowned banker is to deliver a short address to the graduating class of the university, a development the president described as “another testament to the fact that Nigeria is blessed with the brightest and the best in all areas of human endeavor”.
Buhari lauded Adeduntan for being a role model to the younger generation, showing that “hard work pays, and with resourcefulness and doggedness, great heights are achievable’’.
Adeduntan holds Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Ibadan, Master’s in Business Administration from Cranfield University, Fellow of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN).
The president extended his best wishes to Adeduntan and family as he hoists Nigeria’s flag proudly to receive an honour by the Cranfield University “in recognition of his outstanding contribution to business”.
(NAN)
