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American University confers honorary doctorate degree on Laide Bakare

Popular actress Laide Bakare has been conferred with an honourary doctorate in Arts and Humanities by the American University of Peace and Governance, USA.
She shared this cheering news on her Instagram, saying that she can now be addressed as Hon. (Dr.) Laide Bakare.
She was full of praise and gratitude to the university and acknowledged the support of her principal, Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, the Governor of Osun State.
The honorary doctorate recognised Laide’s dedication to governance, leadership, and service to humanity.
She has since dedicated the honor to her creator, friends, family, and fans worldwide.
Laide wrote: “It is now official to be addressed as Hon. (Dr.) Laide Bakare.
“This honor bestowed on me as a Doctor Of Arts & humanities (Honoris Causa) by the American University of Peace and Governance, USA (www.aupgedu.us) is a motivation geared towards dedication to Governance, leadership and service to humanity. I am using this medium to appreciate His Excellency, Amb. Dr Jonathan Ojadah @jonathanjodela Chairman of the Supreme Council of American University of Peace and Governance, USA
“I am dedicating this honor in appreciation to my creator, friends, family and fans all over the world. Special Appreciation goes to my Principal, Father and mentor, His Excellency, Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke @aadeleke_01 for your unwavering Support and passion for the growth & development of Osun State which is worthy of emulation. Your legacy for Nation Building and National Development across the entire Country is a testament which I lean on and I am not taking this for granted. God Bless the Federal Republic Of Nigeria God Bless AUPG – USA. God bless our dear continent Africa. Cc @jonathanjodela”.