Nigeria born academic, Prof. Abiodun Alao yesterday delivered a professorial inaugural lecture at King’s College, University of London which would make him the first black African scholar to do so in 187 years.
Alao who is a professor of African Studies, had been conferred with the professorial title about two years ago alongside a Nigerian counterpart in the institution’s African Leadership Centre, Prof. Funmi Olonisakin.
The honour made them the first black Africans to attain such professorial cadre at the institution since its establishment 189 years ago.
The appointments have reportedly been confirmed in a letter by the institution’s President and Principal, Prof. Edward Byrne AC, justifying their elevations at the instance of their contributions to African peace and security.
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