University of Lagos (UNILAG) has conferred an honorary doctoral degree on the chairman of AXA Mansard Insurance Plc, Kola Adesina.
According to UNILAG, this prestigious recognition celebrates Adesina’s exceptional contributions as a ‘globally renowned entrepreneur with extensive experience spanning academia, finance, trade, diplomacy, and the energy sector.’ Speaking on the development, chief Client officer of AXA Mansard Insurance Plc, Rashidat Adebisi, congratulated Adesina, noting that, this honour underscores Adesina’s significant impact in Nigeria and Africa’s. growth and development.
She applauded his unwavering commitment to excellence and human capital development, highlighting that, it is no surprise that a prestigious institution like UNILAG is honouring him.
“As a business, we have greatly benefited from Adesina’s vast expertise and wealth of experience. His outstanding leadership and dedication to our nation’s progress are truly remarkable. We are immensely proud to be associated with him and celebrate this milestone. We believe this honour will inspire Adesina to continue being a beacon of progress in Nigeria’s socio-economic landscape,” Adebisi stated.
Similarly, the chief executive officer(CEO) of the insurance firm, Kunle Ahmed, lauded Adesina’s virtues and emphasised that the honorary degree is a testament to Adesina’s exemplary leadership and relentless pursuit of excellence.
“His visionary approach has been pivotal in driving our company’s success and positively influencing our ambition to transition from a player to a partner.
We are incredibly proud of his accomplishments and this well-deserved recognition,” Ahmed remarked.
The conferment ceremony at UNILAG’s main auditorium was graced by dignitaries from various sectors, including academia, finance, and industry, who gathered to honour Adesina’s remarkable achievements and contributions.
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