Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari has applauded the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of First Bank Nigeria Plc, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, on his recognition by one of the most prestigious citadels of learning in Europe, Cranfield University.
Mr. Adeduntan will be conferred with Doctor of Science, Honoris Causa on Wednesday, 22 June. He is also expected to deliver a short address to the graduating class of the university.
Buhari through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, described it as, “another testament to the fact that Nigeria is blessed with the brightest and the best in all areas of human endeavor.”
He praised Adeduntan for being a role model to the younger generation, showing that hard work pays, and with resourcefulness and doggedness, great heights are achievable.
The First Bank Managing Director holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Ibadan, a Master’s in Business Administration from Cranfield University, and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), as well as the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN).
