NIGERIAN MATHEMATICS SOCIETY HONOURS OGUNSHOLA, OTHERS
Encomiums
poured on the former Chairman of the Punch Nigeria Limited, Chief Ajibola
Ogunshola, on Thursday as the Nigerian Mathematical Society honoured him with
the fellowship of the society.
Also
honoured were the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof. Oye
Ibidapo-Obe, and a professor of Mathematics at the Lagos State University, Ojo,
Michael Ajetunmobi.
The NMS
honoured the trio as fellows of the society for their contributions to the
advancement of Mathematics.
The NMS
President, Prof. Ninuola Akinwande, who conferred them with the honour at a
special investiture held at UNILAG, said the trio, among others, were
mathematicians of international standing and accomplishments.
He
said, “The array of Mathematics scholars
on this year’s list is an indicator that despite the rather harsh teaching and
research conditions prevalent in the country, some have doggedly pursued this
field of knowledge, which is dreaded by many with vigour and determination.
“The awardees
are mathematicians of international standing with distinguished accomplishments
as attested to in their profiles.”
Akinwande,
who stressed the importance of the subject, said it was the driving force for
meaningful scientific and technological breakthroughs and advancement.
Commending
the recipients for their contributions to lifting humanity to loftier heights
through Mathematics, the NMS helmsman noted that the honour had further
elevated them as life members of the society.
He
particularly noted that Ogunshola had used his exposure to Mathematics and
Actuary to lift the Punch Nigeria Limited to become the best newspaper company
in the country.
Akinwande
also commended the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God,
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, for instituting N50m professorial chairs in Mathematics
at the University of Ibadan; University of Nigeria, Nsukka; UNILAG and the
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
He
urged other eminent Nigerians to support the teaching, learning and research in
the subject.
Ogunshola,
whose friends and relatives graced the ceremony, said he was excited about the
honour.
According
to him, his exposure to the subject has greatly helped him to impact on
humanity.
He
said, “I am very happy about the award. I
am a professional, but I have been trained to apply Mathematics to business and
that is what I have been doing all my working life. My mathematical background
has been of tremendous assistance in solving financial-related challenges,
which I have handled in various areas of my life.”
Ibidapo-Obe
also said the subject was the elixir for the advancement of other disciplines.
He
added, “Mathematics is fundamental to all
other disciplines. More so, it is very important to have a calculative and
analytical mind where everything has to be measured; the economy has to be
measured, productivity has to be measured, and this is not difficult.”
The
former VC, who urged youngsters not to shy away from the subject, said it was
“probably one of the easiest subjects to study.”
The
President, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Nike Akande; the
Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief, Punch Nigeria Limited, Mr. Ademola Osinubi;
a member of the Board of Directors, Ms. Lola Ibi Aboderin; and the Managing
Director of Aframero Limited, Mrs. Yetunde Oghomienor, graced the ceremony.
Others
are a former Commissioner for Insurance, Chief Eugene Okwor; professors Olusola
Adeniran, Samuel Ajala and Ibiyemi Omojola and Ibidapo-Obe’s wife, Sola.
The
Executive Secretary, Nigerian Academy of Science, Dr. Oladoyin Odubanjo and
Ambassador Remi Esan, among others, graced the event
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