Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, in his pursuit of academic success was on Saturday awarded a Master’s Degree in Christian Theology by the National Open University of Nigeria.
Chief Obasanjo, who had previously graduated from the university with first Degree in Christian Theology, enrolled for Masters Degree in the same course in which he graduated yesterday with other prominent Nigerians like the Emir of Hadeija, Adamu Maje and paramount ruler of Agwu, HRH Felix Okechukwu Asad.
Obasanjo was among the 10,653 students who were awarded degrees in various academic fields at the institution’s 5th convocation ceremony held at its permanent campus in Abuja. About 15 of the students graduated with First Class Honours.
Other prominent Nigerians who graduated include the over 70 years-old retired Naval Officer, Rear Admiral Orissa who graduated with First Class in Mathematics; 78 year-old Chief Femi Balogun, the Mayegun and Tunwase 1of Isara, who graduated from the School of Law; a blind student, and Mr. Obinna Bede, who bagged B. Ed English from Abuja Study Centre. Udo Effiong emerged the best graduating student with highest First Class Grade score of 4.71 in Environmental Sciences and Resource Management.
He is expected to continue his PhD degree at the institution, according to the Vice-Chancellor of NOUN, Prof. Joshua Tenebe.
“It is interesting to know that former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, will be graduating with a Master’s Degree (MA Christian Theology) having met the requirements for the award, during the convocation. Having been given admission to study MA/PhD in Christian Theology, Chief Obasanjo will continue with his PhD fully,” he said.
Congratulations to him
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