ICAOSA celebrates Prof Saheed Aderinto over prestigious Dan David Prize

Ibadan City Academy Old Students’ Association (ICAOSA) has celebrated one of its members, Professor Saheed Aderinto for winning the prestigious Dan David Prize – the largest financial reward for excellence in the historical discipline universally.

In a statement signed by President-General and Secretary-General of the association, Tunde Akintunde and
Lasun Babajide respectively, ICAOSA said: “We gladly express our joy and admiration to one of our own, Professor SAHEED ADERINTO (1996 set) for doing us proud as a World Champion in the field of History, winning the prestigious DAN DAVID Prize – the largest financial reward for excellence in the historical discipline universally.

“We are extremely happy and felicitate with you for being pronounced exceptional and single handedly leading scholarship in various fields in African history. We hereby identify and share with you this joyful moment of yours and salute your originality, courage and exhibition of a strong potential for excellence, innovation and leadership which singled you out for this well-deserved honour. You are our pride and we are indeed glad that you brought honor to Nigeria and Africa in general. You are one of the few Nigerians in Diaspora giving positive narratives to our country.

“This achievement of yours would definitely spur the teaching and learning of History as a stand-alone subject in basic and Secondary Schools across the Country, most especially our darling School, Ibadan City Academy.

“Thanks for showcasing us to the academic worldwide. You are awesome and a worthy ambassador of our Alma Mater.

“Once more, accept our congratulations on this great achievement. Wishing you more wins.”