Education

Triune Biblical Univ Holds 14th Annual Convocation, Award, Graduation Ceremony

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5 years ago

November 30, 2020

…As 120 students graduate, 200 matriculate, 20 get honorary degrees

Benjamin Omoike

Triune Biblical University of Brooklyn, New York, in the United States of America, USA, with Highstone Global University, in partnership with NIPEM Professional Education Management, has held its 14th annual convocation, awards, and graduation ceremony.

The colorful event, which held on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at the Main Auditorium of the Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo campus, witnessed an array of dignitaries in attendance.

At the August occasion, over 220 students matriculated, while another 120 students graduated from various disciplines, ranging from and cutting across Diploma, Bachelors, Masters to Doctorate degrees.

Some notable dignitaries- about 20 prominent personalities were conferred Honorary Doctorate Degrees, for their career achievement and outstanding performance in their various fields.

Speaking in respect of the event, Dr. Maurice Azubuike Odiete, who is the Africa Representative, Director of Studies; who also doubles as president of Merchant Profession Operations Management International, said the event was worthy of all the accolades it could get, especially considering the value which sound education brings to the table in any society.

According to him: “As you can see today, we are celebrating our annual Convocation, Awards, and Matriculation. So, over 220 students are matriculating today, and we have about 120 that are graduating from different disciplines, ranging from Diploma, Bachelors, Masters, to Doctorate degrees.

“Most importantly, we have about 20 prominent personalities that are being conferred honorary doctorate degrees for their career achievement. We’re expecting at least 800 attendants, if not in thousands, but because of the protocols, we just have to limit the numbers.

“We’re expecting His royal highness, Oba Adeniji. He’ll be here today. We have the Director of General Nigerian Studies, in the person of Prof Biodun Akinpelu, he’s the guest speaker for today; the Deputy Registrar of Lagos State University, he’s the one officiating today; we also have Ambassador Egbos, he’s here. We have so many dignitaries. Our main Chief patron will equally be here. He is the chief national security officer of Access Bank. While equally awaiting the presence of the security manager of 7UP bottling company as well.”

“The Vice-Chancellor of African University in Benin is here. The Registrar is equally here. The representative of Liberal University, Lome is here. We are also awaiting the representative of St Louis African University in Port-Novo, he has called, he is on his way. So, our chief patron Dr (Mayor) Felix Amah Nnachi Nnachi is on his way as well.

“The importance of education in any society cannot be overemphasized. As such, occasions such as this should be celebrated, and for me, it is commendable that we are able to do this and be a part of such worthy ventures, geared at trying to shape society and humanity in general.”

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Education

From Grassroots Football Administration to Academia: Nigeria Nationwide League One Chief Account Officer Adewale Earns PhD from Nasarawa State University

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1 month ago

April 11, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar
‎The Chief Accountant officer of Nigeria Nationwide League NLO, Dr. Adeyinka Adewale has added a major academic milestone to his distinguished career, earning a PhD in Accounting from Nasarawa State University, in a journey that bridges football administration and scholarly excellence.‎‎‎

Born in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Dr. Adewale has built a career defined by academic distinction, professional expertise, and leadership in financial management.

His doctoral research, titled “Effect of Ownership Structure on the Value of Listed Financial Companies in Nigeria,” offers a rigorous empirical analysis of how ownership configurations influence firm valuation, contributing significantly to the discourse on corporate governance in emerging markets.‎‎

Dr. Adewale’s academic journey reflects a steady pursuit of excellence. ‎‎‎

He holds a Higher National Diploma in Accounting from Lagos State Polytechnic, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, a Master’s degree in Public Accounting, and now a PhD—further cementing his reputation as a scholar-practitioner.‎‎‎‎

A Fellow of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (FCNA), he has amassed extensive experience in financial systems management, budgeting, and institutional administration.‎‎

He currently serves as Head of Finance and Administration at the , Nationwide League One (NLO) where he plays a pivotal role in overseeing financial strategy, regulatory compliance, and administrative operations supporting national football development.‎‎‎

Beyond administration, Dr. Adewale has made notable contributions to academic research, with publications in the KASU Journal of Accounting Research and Practice.‎‎‎

His works, including studies on institutional ownership, managerial ownership, and firm value, underscore his deep engagement with issues of corporate governance and financial performance.‎‎‎

His research is grounded in advanced econometric methods, particularly panel regression analysis, enabling detailed examination of firm-level data over time and offering insights into the relationship between ownership structures and organizational performance.‎‎‎

With research interests spanning corporate governance, ownership structure, firm valuation, and public sector financial management, Dr. Adewale remains committed to advancing transparency, accountability, and efficiency across both public and private sector institutions.

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