OAU Pro-Chancellor, valuable to governments and diplomatic missions, says Ogungbangbe
By ISAAC OLUSESI
The many valuable academic and research perspectives of Prof Siyan Oyeweso are a good resource to the nation's government and diplomatic corps in the understanding of the historical context of international relations and effective negotiation in the specific brand of cultural diplomacy, promoting cross-cultural cooperation and exchange between nations.
Dr Thomas Olaleye Ogungbangbe gave the clue on the birth anniversary of Oyeweso, a Professor of History, Fellow of Historical Society of Nigeria and Pro-Chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CITA ENERGIES stated further, "the hierarchy of public service has confirmed that Prof Oyeweso's accomplished academic acumen and significant contributions to the different levels of academic discourse in the universities and conferences have consistently informed the nation's public policy development and evaluation of policy effectiveness, providing valuable insight into the consequences of the different policy decisions and offer recommendations for improvement.
"The accomplished historian and researcher, seasoned academic and author, and university teacher and administrator who turns 65, has grown other researchers and developed skilled professionals in the appointive and elective positions and public service, enhancing government capacity to drive economic growth, societal cohesion and community development in line with the priorities and objectives of government."
Indications are that the historical researches by Oyeweso, in the understanding of the complexities of the past national events and relevance to the issues of national identity, preservation of cultural heritage and enrichment, education and awareness, have continued to provide a shared grasp of the country's past, present and future
The numerous books, articles and book chapters authored by the university top-notch and published in local and international publications "have preserved historical records and ensured valuable archival materials to be safeguarded for future generations," said, Ogungbangbe, the All Progressive Congress (APC) chieftain from Osun East Senatorial District, Chairman of Aviation Fuel Marketers Association of Nigeria (AFMAN) and the scion of the Ajagbusi Ekun Royal Dynasty of Iloko Ijesa in Oriade local government council area of Osun State.
Prince Ogungbangbe celebrates the _birthday boy_ and progress made, thanking God with him for the amazing gift of life.
*OLUSESI writes via* isaacolusesi@gmail.com
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