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Nigerian lecturer bags award in Canada

A Canada-based Nigerian scholar, Dr Ademola Adesola, has been conferred with the President’s Community Connections Award by Mount Royal University. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-lecturer-bags-award-in-canada/

Nigerian lecturer bags award in Canada

Nigerian scholar Dr Ademola Adesola has been awarded the President’s Community Connections Award in Canada. This prestigious honor recognizes his significant contributions to fostering relationships between Mount Royal University and the surrounding community. Adesola shared the news on his LinkedIn page and in a statement to Diaspora Tales. The award, presented annually in 2026, honors those who actively promote collaboration, partnerships, and programs that bolster Mount Royal’s role as a positive force in the community.

The award highlights individuals who embody the values of service, engagement, and commitment to social responsibility, making a positive impact both within the campus and the wider society. Dr Adesola emphasized that his annual African and Black Writings in Canada Speaker Series is one of the key initiatives that this award recognizes.

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