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Joseph Dumolga Blog of Thursday, 31 July 2025
Source: Elom Joseph Dumolga
First Publication Date: 16th March 2023
In a ceremony held in Cotonou, the HEIM Weldios University of Management and Technology conferred an Honorary Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering on Nigeria’s Dr. Bamidele Ajanaku, recognizing his exceptional contributions to sustainable energy innovation and engineering education.
According to the university’s Senate and Scientific Council, Dr. Ajanaku’s work on hybrid gas systems, emissions modeling, and clean power design aligns with global imperatives for a more sustainable energy future.
This honor reflects a broader pattern of international recognition for African researchers reshaping global knowledge from local experience. Ajanaku’s career trajectory includes numerous peer-reviewed publications, prestigious fellowships, and keynote engagements at engineering colloquiums. His work bridges multiple disciplines, blending mechanical system design with public policy implications and systems reform. The honorary degree acknowledges not only his technical ingenuity but also his leadership in institutional transformation.
Dr. Ajanaku joins a select group of Africans whose professional contributions have earned them doctoral recognition without academic coursework—a gesture often reserved for individuals whose life’s work has advanced both their discipline and societal progress. As the world seeks fresh solutions to its energy and climate challenges, Dr. Ajanaku’s career illustrates the power of local expertise with global relevance.
His honorary degree is a fitting testament to a career marked by impact, insight, and integrity.