Tinubu congratulates Adebanwi

All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has congratulated Nigerian scholar, Prof. Wale Adebanwi, on his appointment as Rhodes Professor in Race Relations, at the School of Interdisciplinary Area Studies, University of Oxford, United Kingdom.
Tinubu said with his appointment to the prestigious professorial chair, Adebanwi has made Nigeria and Africa proud.
He also said the scholar related closely with him, and added that he remains proud of Adebanwi and his academic achievements.
In a statement released at the weekend by his Media Office, the former Lagos governor said: “You represent a new generation of Nigerian intellectuals who have refused to be slowed down by any obstacle, but are bold, courageous and with a knack for intellectual curiosity.
“Your love for Nigeria is never in doubt and each time we speak during your visit to Nigeria, our conversations or arguments centre around how Nigeria can attain true greatness.”
“You have set a high standard and record as the first black African academic to be appointed to that prestigious chair since its creation.
“Adebanwi, you have always distinguished yourself as a scholar of note. As someone who has related closely with me, you have made me proud. You have made Nigeria proud. You have put Africa on the map of honour and pride.”

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