Retired Army Colonel Graduates With A PhD Degree At 85
An 85 years old retired Colonel of the Nigerian Army, Bolaji Titilola Onafowokan, is among the first set of PhD degree students produced by the Tai Solarin University of Education, TASUED, Ijagun, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.
This was disclosed by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Oluwole Banjo, at the weekend, while briefing the press on activities to mark the 16th convocation ceremony of the university.
Prof Banjo said the first set of PhD holders to be produced by the institution totalled 67.
“I am happy to inform you that the university will, at this 16th convocation ceremony, graduate its first set of doctoral degree holders.
“They are 67 in number and the list included a retired Army Colonel, Bolaji Titilola Onafowokan, who is 85 years old. And he is getting his PhD in Educational Technology.
“I salute his courage and doggedness to pursue this dream of his. Even younger ones shy away from this kind of task.
