The Nigeria Alumni Network of the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom, honoured Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, with an award for political and business leadership at its annual event held in Lagos on Saturday.
The award was in recognition of Governor Aiyedatiwa’s outstanding contributions to nation-building, public service excellence, and social entrepreneurship. A proud alumnus of the prestigious university, the Governor was praised for being a worthy ambassador of the institution.
In his acceptance speech, Aiyedatiwa expressed gratitude to the alumni leadership, noting that the recognition would inspire him to do more for society.
“I want to thank the leadership of the University of Liverpool Nigeria Alumni Network (Lagos/Southwest Zone) for putting this together. Honestly, I am delighted to be here, not just because of the award but because of the opportunity to reconnect with everyone here,” he said. “We will continue to give our best to humanity, societal development, and the empowerment of our people. Thank you for recognising our modest efforts.”
Dr. Joy Dorcan, the group’s coordinator, in her welcome remarks, emphasized the importance of alumni networking, describing the event as a platform for members to connect and strengthen ties.
Anita Irving, representing the University of Liverpool, commended the alumni members for upholding the institution’s legacy in their various professional fields.
In a keynote address titled “The Power of Relationships,” Dr. Biodun Adedipe highlighted the limitless opportunities alumni networks provide, describing them as communities strengthened by the value shared among members.
