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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

Dr Ademola Adesola, a Canada-based Nigerian lecturer, has been honored with the President’s Community Connections Award in Canada. This prestigious recognition is bestowed upon two individuals each year for their remarkable contributions to fostering connections between Mount Royal University and the surrounding community. Adesola shared the news on his LinkedIn page and provided further details in a statement to Diaspora Tales.

According to Adesola, this award recognizes individuals who actively promote collaboration, partnerships, and programs that bolster Mount Royal's positive impact on the community. He emphasized that these recipients exemplify the values of service, engagement, and a commitment to social responsibility through their actions on campus and in the wider society.

One of the standout achievements celebrated by the award is Adesola's annual African and Black Writings in Canada Speaker Series. This initiative was singled out as a prime example of the kind of work that the President’s Community Connections Award seeks to highlight. Biodun Busari, a journalist at Punch Newspapers, covered this story, bringing attention to Dr Adesola's commendable efforts.

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