The Pan-African Writers’ Association (PAWA) has presented Aare Afe Babalola, SAN founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) with its prestigious Noble Patron of the Arts Award, recognising his lifelong commitment to education, intellectual development, and the promotion of knowledge across Africa.
A Unanimous Choice
Dr Okediran stated that Aare Babalola was unanimously selected for the honour, citing his uncommon tenacity and enduring contributions to education and intellectual advancement in Africa. He noted that ABUAD’s establishment has significantly transformed the Nigerian education landscape, producing graduates making remarkable global impacts.
The Vision Behind ABUAD
Aare Babalola established ABUAD following his tenure as Pro-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, driven by a desire to redefine education in Nigeria and Africa. Since welcoming its first students on January 4, 2010, ABUAD has grown into one of Nigeria’s most recognised private universities.
PAWA’s Broader Mission
The Secretary-General reaffirmed PAWA’s commitment to advocating for African literary works in school curricula, promoting African languages, and encouraging translation of African literature into indigenous languages.
