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Tinubu Celebrates Ayo Babalola Varsity Chancellor At 70


President Bola Tinubu felicitates Professor Anthony Adegbulugbe, the Chancellor of Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, on his 70th birthday yesterday.

According to a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President lauded Adegbulugbe for his exemplary achievements and significant contributions to academia, evangelism, business, and philanthropy.

Reflecting on their shared experiences, Tinubu recalled, “In October 2019, I had the privilege of sharing the podium with Professor Adegbulugbe as we received honorary doctorates alongside the Sultan of Sokoto, His Majesty Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti.

Standing beside such a distinguished intellectual, known for his outstanding dedication and humility, was truly an honour.”



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