Oludamola Adebowale
22 Oct
In a ceremony held at the University of Lagos, esteemed Nigerian cultural historian and archivist, Oludamola Adebowale was awarded an honorary doctorate degree in Public Administration alongside the I-Fellow Humanitarian Ambassador award by Anointed University Worldwide. This dual recognition acknowledges his exceptional work in preserving Nigeria’s cultural history and promoting it globally. Oludamola s journey…
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