Congrats as the University of Ibadan unveils on January 14th, 2025, the First Distinguished Personality Lecture of the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences, a book compilation of Reminiscences of 15 Distinguished Alumni of the Department, led by Professor Adeola Adenikinju
The Department of Economics, University of Ibadan is undoubtedly the oldest and best department of economics in Nigeria and one of the best in Africa. The department has produced so many great alumni who bestride various sectors of the Nigerian economy. During my term as the 16th Head of Department of Economics (2021 - 2023), I desired to produce two historic books for the department. However, working with the interim alumni council that I set up, one of the books is now out and would be formally unveiled on January 14th 2025, at the First Distinguished Personality Lecture of the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences. It is a real treasure. The book is a compilation of Reminiscences of 15 Distinguished Alumni of the Department, especially the first generation of graduates and lecturers. They described how the department looked like in the sixties and seventies and their experiences first as students and then lecturers. The book is a resource that is for both alumni, current students and those who would like to build a first class department of economics in their universities. Please join us at the unveiling of the book on the 14th of January, at the famous Trenchard Hall at 3pm. The Chief Presenter is a Distinguished Alumnus of the Department, Dr Segun Aina, FCIB. The book reviewer is Prof Olanrewaju Olaniyan, VC of Alayande University. Grab a copy of the book and listen to the voices of Professors Ademola Oyejide, Ibi Ajayi, Akin Iwayemi, Doyin Soyibo, Ademola Ariyo, Kassey Garba, Christiana Okojie, Mike Obadan, Olu Ajakaiye, Segun Aina, Bismark Rewane, among others, taking you on their journey through this iconic department. ##universityofibadan #departmentofeconomics #alumni #economics #facultyofeconomicsandmanagementsciences