Professor Ademola Honoured as Outstanding Personality of the Year in Technology
Professor Ademola Honoured as Outstanding Personality of the Year in Technology
By Matthew Eloyi
Professor Ojo Emmanuel Ademola has been named the Outstanding Personality of the Year in Technology at the distinguished 4th Edition of the South West Advancement Award and Investment Summit.
The event which took place on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the prestigious Oriental Hotel in Lekki, Lagos, gathered notable technocrats, political leaders, and prominent figures from various sectors, marking an exceptional assembly of influential personalities.
The annual award ceremony recognises individuals for their exceptional contributions, with a special emphasis on those making significant impacts in the South West region of Nigeria. Professor Ademola’s accolade highlights his dedication and expertise in advancing technology, particularly his influential work in Africa and Europe, and notably, the United Kingdom.
Dr. Smith Raymond, Director General of The Institute for Enterprise Management and Analytics, lauded Professor Ademola for this well-deserved honour, praising his steadfast commitment to technological progress.
Dr. Raymond emphasised the significance of Professor Ademola’s work, encouraging him to persist in his outstanding efforts and noting that this recognition serves as a call to further drive innovation.
In Professor Ademola’s absence, his Special Assistant on Media, Babatunde Adekanmbi, represented him and expressed the professor’s heartfelt gratitude for the nomination and award. The recognition was seen as an inspiration for Professor Ademola to continue his impactful work in technology.
The event was graced by a host of distinguished guests, including Dr. Reuben Abati, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to former President Goodluck Jonathan; Chief Dele Momodu, Chairman of Ovation Media Group; and His Imperial Majesty Oba Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, among other notable dignitaries.
The gathering underscored the importance of Professor Ademola’s contributions and celebrated collective achievements in advancing technology and innovation in the region.
