Adekeye bags NAPE Fellowship
By Mubarak Oladosu
A Professor at the Department of Geology and Mineral Sciences, and Dean, Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of Ilorin, Prof. Olabisi Adeleye Adekeye, has been conferred with the Fellowship of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE).
News of the conferment, which is one of the highest professional honours of the Association, was coveyed in a letter dated August 29, 2026, and signed by the Vice President and Chairman, Distinguished Honours and Awards Committee of NAPE, Mr Emmanuel Egbele.
The letter disclosed that Prof. Adekeye’s nomination was approved by the Executive Committee of NAPE in acknowledgement of his sustained contributions to the growth and advancement of the Association, exemplary professional accomplishments, and significant impact on the development of the Geosciences profession and the Nigerian oil and gas industry, in general.
The letter added that the honour also recognises the don’s dedication to promoting professional excellence, mentorship, knowledge development and service to the Association over the years.
The Fellowship will be formally conferred on Prof. Adekeye during the Award Night Ceremony of the 2026 NAPE Annual International Conference and Exhibition (AICE), scheduled to hold on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Eko Hotel & Suites, in Lagos.
