The Aragbiji of Iragbiji and Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdul- Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun lV has been honoured with a prestigious Honorary Membership Award of the Software Engineering Alumni Community of Blekinge Institute of Technology BTH Sweden .
The international leadership recognition award, which was conferred on the monarch in Sweden last Wednesday, June 10 was in recognition of his exemplary service to education, innovation, and societal development.
The award of recognition was conveyed through an official letter from the Department of Software Engineering, Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH), Sweden, inviting the revered monarch to become an Honorary Member of the Software Engineering Alumni Community of the institution.
According to the Institute’s Head of the Department of Software Engineering, Professor Michael Mattsson, “the honour is a testament to Oba Olabomi’s distinguished leadership, unwavering commitment to higher education, and dedication to fostering international cooperation, innovation, and academic excellence”
Professor Mattsson added that the honour is reserved for individuals whose contributions have significantly advanced educational development and inspired transformative leadership beyond their immediate spheres of influence.
He noted that the monarch’s support for education, research, and technological advancement has helped strengthen institutions under his leadership, particularly the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), while also promoting excellence in software engineering education, digital innovation, and research.
Presenting the award, BTH Vice-Chancellor, Professor Henric Johnson noted that Aragbiji’s association with the global software engineering community would serve as a powerful inspiration to students, researchers, educators, entrepreneurs, and future technology leaders across Africa and beyond.
The Vice Chancellor noted that the international recognition highlights Oba Abdul-Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi’s growing profile as a visionary traditional ruler and education advocate, whose contributions continue to attract commendation on the global stage.
He added that the honour also reinforces FUNAAB and other institutions’ rising reputation in academic leadership and international collaboration, reflecting the institutions’ commitment to excellence and innovation in higher education.
” Through your Royal Majesty’s continued support and advocacy for education, research and technological advancement, we believe that the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta FUNAAB, Osun State University, UNIOSUN can further strengthen their positions as Centre’s of excellence in Software Engineering education, digital innovation and research” he stated
The academia described the honour as well-deserved, noting that Aragbiji’s passion for knowledge, youth development, and institutional growth has continued to distinguish him as a bridge-builder between tradition, academia, and global advancement.
In his acceptance speech, Oba Abdul Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi (FNIPM), expressed profound gratitude to the Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH), Sweden, for the recognition. He described the conferment of Membership of the Software Engineering Alumni Community as a great privilege and a testament to the enduring value of knowledge, innovation, and global partnerships.
The monarch commended the institution for its commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and technological advancement, noting that the award would further inspire him to continue promoting education, capacity building, and youth empowerment.
Oba Olabomi also pledged to strengthen collaborations that foster academic exchange, technological development, and sustainable solutions to societal challenges.
He dedicated the award to the Federal Government of Nigeria under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, FUNAAB and UNIOSUN Managements and the people of Osun State.
Among top government officials in the entourage of the monarch are the FUNAAB Vice Chancellor, Professor Babatunde Olushola Kehinde, his Osun State University counterpart, Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye among others top dignitaries.
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