The Management of Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (TASFUED), Ijagun announces the conferment of Honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc., Honoris Causa) Degrees on these exceptional individuals during the upcoming 17th Convocation Ceremony scheduled for 29th January, 2026.
These esteemed awardees have been selected for their outstanding contributions to their respective fields and their significant impact on the Society.
The distinguished recipients include:
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON. She is a philanthropist, who have supported the cause of women and girl child through her New Era foundation which focuses on youth development and public awareness in environmental health, Women’s Health and Education Foundation aimed at empowering women and children through healthcare and Education.
As a Senator who represented Lagos Central Senatorial District from 2011-2023, during her time in the Senate , she served on the Committees on Health and Woman’s Affairs and championed causes related to Education, healthcare accessibility, and community service.
In her role as the First Lady, she continues to advocate for women’s rights and youth.
She is to be Awarded a Doctor of Science (D.sc Ed.) Honoris Causa in Child Hood Education.
The second recipient is the Executive Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency, Prince (Dr.) Adedapo Oluseun Abiodun, CON, a position he has held since his election in 2019 and re-election in 2023.
With a background as a successful entrepreneur and former Chairman of the Corporate Affairs Commission, he brings a wealth of private and public sector experience to his role.
His administration is defined by the “ISEYA” agenda, focusing on Infrastructure, Social Welfare, Education, Youth Development, Agriculture, and Governance, which has driven significant projects like the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport, affordable housing, and strengthened public systems.
Governor Abiodun’s transformative leadership has earned Ogun State recognition as a leading industrial and investment destination. His impact is validated by numerous distinguished awards, including Governor of the Year honours from Independent and The Sun Newspapers in 2023, the Silverbird Man of the Year award, and recently, 2025 accolades for Digital Transformation and as Best Governor in Enterprise and Investment Promotion. These honours reflect the substantive progress and empowerment his governance has achieved for the people of Ogun State.
This Award is in recognition of his notable strides in governance, Education and humanitarian efforts. The University takes special cognisance of his passion for education and numerous contributions in reviving Ogun State’s legacy and a model of progressive governance. His modest achievements and accomplishments represent the ideals of integrity and selflessness which our University stands for.
The History of the Insitution will not be completed without mentioning the fact that his administration kick-started the process that initiated the transition of the University into a federal institution; the transformation that will bring long-term significance to education in Ogun State.
He is to be awarded Doctor of Science ( D.sc. Ed.) Honoris Causa in Education Management.
While the third recipient is His Excellency, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, a towering figure in Nigeria’s history of public service, journalism, democratic struggle, and nation-building. A distinguished media icon, statesman, and administrator of uncommon clarity of purpose.
Aremo Osoba stands as one of the most respected voices in Nigeria’s political and civic sphere.
Aremo Osoba served twice as Executive Governor of Ogun State, first in the Third Republic and again in the Fourth Republic. His tenure was marked by purposeful governance, massive rural and urban development, infrastructural renewal, community empowerment, and policies rooted in compassion and accountability. His legacy in Ogun State remains visible, meaningful, and celebrated.
A consummate democrat, His Excellency played a pivotal role in the struggle leading to the restoration of civilian rule in Nigeria. Aremo Olusegun Osoba is to be awarded a Doctor of Science (D.Sc. Ed.) Honoris Causa in Political Science.
The history of the University will not be complete without mentioning the fact that his administration kick-started the process that eventually snowball into the transformation of the old College of Education into the Tai Solarin University of Education through signing into law the bill that first made the College a degree-awarding insitution in affiliation with the University of Ibadan.
TASUED is honored to recognise these outstanding individuals whose achievements serve as an inspiration to others. The Honorary Degrees recognises their exceptional contributions and solidifies the University’s commitment to excellence.
Dapo Oke, FCIA, MANUPA, fisn
Registrar and Secretary to Council.