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PPOAF & Autobiography “LIFTED” Launch — Lagos Edition

Education July 31, 2025

Date:     31st October 2024
Venue:   Tayo Aderinokun Auditorium, University of Lagos (UNILAG)


The Lagos edition of the Professor Peter Olufemi Adeniyi Foundation (PPOAF) launch and public presentation of his autobiography, “LIFTED”, was held in grand style at the University of Lagos. The event was a fitting tribute to the remarkable life and legacy of Emeritus Professor Peter Olufemi Adeniyi, a trailblazer in academia and national development.


The occasion was chaired by Professor Ayodele Francis Ogunye, with Chief Wole Olanipekun, CFR, SAN (Pro-Chancellor, UNILAG) as the Special Guest of Honour. Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi, Chairman of Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc, served as the Chief Launcher, while the Vice Chancellor of UNILAG, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, FAS, OON, was ably represented by Professor Bolanle Olufunmilayo Oboh, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic & Research), as the Chief Host.


 Event Highlights:



  • Review of the Autobiography “LIFTED” by Prof. Dipo Kolawole

  • Citation of the Author by Mr. Obafemi Craig

  • Presentation of the PPOA Foundation by Engr. Dare Ojo 


Attendees


The launch was graced by a diverse and distinguished group of academics, professionals, public figures, private sector leaders, and community stakeholders. Over 200 notable guests registered for the event, including:



  • Prof. R. A. Bello

  • Prof. Ralph Akinfeleye

  • Sir Kayode Otitoju

  • Otunba Felix Oladunjoye

  • Prof. Olukayode Amund

  • Prof. Oscar Uluocha

  • Dr. Faustina Babatunde

  • Chief Olufemi Ajeniya

  • Justice Adebisi Kayode-Ogunmekan

  • Alhaji F. A. Toriola

  • Prof. Joshua Ayeni

  • Prof. Adebayo Otitoloju

  • Representatives from Guardian Newspaper, The Nation, Leaders of Thought, Members of the Sokedile CDA, OSDA Lagos, and many more.


Guests also included numerous UNILAG faculty and staff, community pharmacists, members of civil society, religious leaders, and media professionals. Their presence underscored the admiration and respect for Professor Adeniyi, as well as shared support for the vision of PPOAF.