By Queen Stephanie Ikanone Odiete
Late Chief William Obaragwhareyeho’s son, Dr. Christopher Efe Oritseweyinmi Ikanone has recently achieved a significant milestone in his educational journey based on his passion for education, service to God and humanity coupled with his consistent efforts. This was the drive that enabled him bag a PhD Degree in Toxicology and Environmental Biochemistry from the prestigious Adekunle Ajasin University.
Based on his hard work, Dr. Ikanone Christopher Efe Oritseweyinmi had earlier bagged a first degree in BSc (Hons.) in Biochemistry from the University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State, MSC in Biochemistry from the same University before he recently bagged a PhD degree in Toxicology and Environmental Biochemistry from AAUA, Akungba Akoko Ondo State. Again, he has Executive Life Management Certificate (ELM) from School of Life Management Studies in collaboration with the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON), Topo, Badagry, Lagos-State.
In an interview with newsmen the son of the late Chief Obaragwhareyeho who was a prominent business man, an advocate of community unity, development and progress, expressed gratitude to God Almighty, his late father, Chief Elder W.O Ikanone, JP for laying a solid educational foundation for his academic success just as he dedicated the PhD degree to his late wife, Mrs Vera O. Ikanone (Nee Bromi).
His words:”It is with great pleasure that I stand before you today as a PhD holder in Toxicology & Environmental Biochemistry from the prestigious Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko, AAUA, Ondo State. My educational journey was not easy, but I thank God Almighty for His love and care. I am immensely grateful for the knowledge and skills that I have acquired during my academic journey, and I am eager to apply same and inculcate them in other students in particular and the society at large, most especially, the Oil Producing Areas of the Niger Delta for a safe and healthy environment for all. I look forward to working in the government at local, state or federal levels”, he added.
According to him, with his newly acquired knowledge, Dr. Ikanone Christopher Efe Oritseweyinmi is poised to bring a fresh perspective and expertise into the educational sector by the grace of God.