Tinubu congratulates emeritus professor Ayo Banjo at 90

On Tuesday, President Tinubu congratulated ace academic, former Professor Ayo Banjo, on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

President tinubu’s birthday message was composed in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Ajuri Ngelale, titled, ‘President Tinubu congratulates Emeritus Professor Ayo Banjo at 90.

Professor Banjo was well known for his contributions to the development of the English Language curriculum in Nigeria and the promotion of Nigerian varieties of English, he is also the former Chairman of the Board of the National Universities Commission.

He was also the Pro-Chancellor of the Universities of Port Harcourt, Ilorin, and Ajayi Crowther.

The 90-year old professor’s scholarly contributions include over 50 publications and widely used textbooks in primary and secondary education.

“The President celebrated the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan for his remarkable contributions to the development of education in Nigeria while wishing him good health and many more years filled with joy,” said Ngelale.

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