JUNE
7, 2004: ANOTHER
BABCOCK HONOUR FOR THE GOVERNOR. Governor Chimaroke Nnamani
was again celebrated by the Babcock University community in Ilisan-Remo,
Ogun State with the conferment of the prestigious
Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) Degree on the governor at an impressive
ceremony which drew the attendance of distinguished personalities from
many parts of the country, his friends, admirers, political followers,
and a large crowd of Enugu and Igbo communities in both Lagos and
Ogun
States
who came
to
identify
with
a
governor
that had touched their lives in so many ways. It was his third
missionary journey to Babcock and his second award by the Seventh
Day Adventist Church university which had in 2002 appointed him an
adjunct professor
of political science in recognition of the profundity of his Critical
Consciousness Lecture Series in elucidating and engendering public
discourse on the myriads of political problems bedevilling the country.
It was indeed another
homecoming
for
Governor Nnamani as every mention of his name at the ceremony elicited
spontaneous applause from the students and staff of the university.
Dr. Nnamani’s
Seventh Day Adventist Church roots dates back to the top-flight Loma
Linda University, Southern California, United States,
where he specialized in maternal and fetal medicine. Here are some
pictures of the event.
 A rousing welcome for Governor Nnamani to the convocation arena by Igbo women in Ogun State. |
 L-R: Senator Fidelis Okoro (Enugu North), Hon. Gilbert Nnaji, Deputy Leader of the House of Representatives, Senator Ike Ekweremadu (Enugu West), Senator Ken Nnamani (Enugu East), Governor Oyinola, Governor Nnamani and other dignataries on at the ocasion. |
 Governor Nnamani and his Osun State counterpart, Prince Olagunsonye Oyinola going through the convovation brochure. |
 Governor Nnamani listening attentivelhy while a citation was being read on him by the University Orator. |
 The Vice Chancellor of the University, Pastor (Prof) A. Adekunle Alalade, robing Dr. Nnamani with the academic gown. |
 Prof. Alalade helping the new awadee with his doctoral cap. |
 The Ozurumba cultural troupe of Enugu State adding colour to the ceremony.  Dr. Nnamani making his acceptance speech where he identified himself with the values and visions of the Seventh Day Adventist Church heritage. His affirmation: "I am a Babcock!", drew a thunderous applause from the University community.  A cross section of the Enugu and Igbo communities in Lagos and Ogun States who thronged the university in a moving display of solidarity and appreciation to their hero, Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani. |
 Governor Nnamani in a joyous mood while sharing his joy behind is his Ogun State counterpart, Otunba Gbenga Daniel  Dr. Nnamani and his fellow awadee, Dr. Gbenga Daniel, Governor of Ogun State, who received the Doctor of Public Admministration honorary award. In the middle is the Federal Minister of Education, Prof. Fabian Osuji who delivered the guest lecture at the event.  Dr. Nnamani answering questions by reporters at the end of the ceremony. |