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Tribute to an African Icon: Late Prof Martin Diran Makinde

But our commonwealth is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will change our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power which enables him even to subject all things to himself. (Philippians 3:20-21)

To the Makinde family. It’s great to see so many people here to honor our good friend, colleague and mentor, Professor Martin Diran Makinde. Even though we are of many different ages and have all kinds of jobs and interests, it is certain that we all have one thing in common: our admiration of a man who never quits until the job is done. That man, of course, is Professor Martin Diran Makinde...