Unical to honour Jonathan, two others at 35th Convocation

The University of Calabar has finalized arrangements to confer honorary degrees to former president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan during the institution’s 35th Convocation event.

Professor Florence Obi, the vice chancellor of the university, who dropped the hint at a press conference in Calabar on Monday, claims that former president Jonathan’s recognition is a result of his enormous contributions to the expansion, unification, and development of Nigeria.

She also revealed that Winifred Akpani and Tola Johnson, two more notable citizens of the nation, would be honored in addition to the recently deceased President Goodluck Jonathan.

“The honourees include; His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, we are recognising him for his service, to the oneness, unity and development of the country.

“Others include ; Dame Winifred Akpani, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Northwest Oil and Gass and also Tola Johnson,” Professor Florence said.

She explained that the convocation ceremony is combined considering that the since the Covid-19 pandemic, the institution hasn’t held the event.

The 35th Convocation is weeklong starting from Monday, May 1, to Sunday, May 7th, 2023 and will attract dignitaries from all fora.

(Vanguard NG)