Adebowale Adedayo, a popular Nigerian comedian and actor known better as Mr Macaroni, has been conferred an honorary degree by the Precious Cornerstone University in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Quest Times reports that the award of Doctor of Creative Writing was presented to Mr Macaroni at the institution’s 2nd Convocation Ceremony for Awards of Degrees and Prizes on Saturday, November 11.
Taking to his social media handle, the skit-maker announced the award, expressing his gratitude to God, the university, his family, friends, and all supporters of Mr. Macaroni.
“I am deeply honoured to be considered worthy at the discretion of the Senate and Council of The Precious Corner Stone University Ibadan to be deemed deserving of public recognition and award of the prestigious degree of DOCTOR OF CREATIVE WRITING (HONORIS CAUSA),” Mr Macaroni wrote in his caption.
“I am grateful to God Almighty for his blessings and favor, the Council, staff and students of Precious Corner Stone University Ibadan, my family, friends and all supporters of Mr. Macaroni.
“To the millions of people out there pursuing their dreams and working hard daily to achieve these aspirations, don’t stop, don’t relent! You will be celebrated!”
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Mr Macaroni is known for his hilarious skits and comedy shows. He is also a social activist who has been involved in several protests and campaigns for socialj ustice in Nigeria.