Embakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) Babu Owino has added a win to his achievements after bagging an Honorary Doctorate Degree (PhD Honoraris Causa) in Political Leadership.
In pictures shared via his official social media, Babu noted that he was awarded an honorary degree from Weldios University in Benin.
In his acceptance speech, Babu expressed gratitude to his deity as he acknowledged the recognition.
With the recognition at hand, the MP will now be addressed as Dr Babu Owino.
“Thanks to the Almighty God for my Honorary Doctorate Degree in Political Leadership from Weldios University in Benin Republic. I’m officially DR.BABU OWINO,” he wrote.
Thanks to the Almighty God for my Honorary Doctorate Degree in Political Leadership from Weldios University in Benin Republic.I’m officially DR.BABU OWINO. pic.twitter.com/rWS0dvsGld
— Babu Owino (@HEBabuOwino) November 12, 2023
In a letter, the institution noted that Babu’s recognition followed a nomination by the institution after a keen evaluation of his contribution to society.
“Hon Babu Owino Paul Ongili, Member of the Kenyan Parliament…Formal Notification and Invitation to The Weldios University Convocation Ceremony; The Weldios Honorary Doctorate Degree Conferment.
“May I, on behalf of the Senate and Board of Weldios University, formally inform you that, upon your nomination and careful evaluation and scrutiny of your profile, antecedence, and contributions to society, “The Weldios Selection Committee,” the University shall be conferring the prestigious Weldios Honorary Doctorate Degree (PhD Honoraris Causa) in Political Leadership at the Weldios University eagle set convocation ceremony in Cotonou, Benin Republic,” an invitation letter addressed to Babu Owino read in parts.
Babu now joins the growing list of other notable leaders and statesmen who were recognised and awarded an honorary doctorate degree.
