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{{Short description|Nigerian professor and author of the National Pledge}}
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'''Felicia Adebola Adeyoyin''' (6 November 1938 – 1 May 2021) was a [[University of Lagos]] professor and a princess from the Iji ruling house of [[Shaki, Oyo|Saki]], [[Oyo State]]. She was an author of the [[Arise, O Compatriots#National Pledge|Nigerian national pledge]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-10-01|title=Nigeria @ 59: Interesting facts about Nigeria’s National anthem, Pledge|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/nigeria-59-interesting-facts-about-nigerias-national-anthem-pledge/|access-date=2021-05-06|website=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]]|language=en-US}}</ref>
'''Felicia Adebola Adeyoyin''' (6 November 1938 – 1 May 2021) was a [[University of Lagos]] professor and a princess from the Iji ruling house of [[Shaki, Oyo|Saki]], [[Oyo State]]. She was the author of the [[Arise, O Compatriots#National Pledge|Nigerian national pledge]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-10-01|title=Nigeria @ 59: Interesting facts about Nigeria's National anthem, Pledge|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/nigeria-59-interesting-facts-about-nigerias-national-anthem-pledge/|access-date=2021-05-06|website=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]]|language=en-US}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Felicia Awujoola was born on 6 November 1938 in [[Ogbomosho|Ogbomoso]], [[Oyo State]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|last=Lawoyin|first=Oyeronke Alake|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xtNp2lUM8KUC&q=Felicia+Adeyoyin&pg=PA127|title=IDI-ABA|date=2007|publisher=Xulon Press|isbn=978-1-60477-072-8|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=eq8ZAAAAYAAJ&q=felicia+adeyoyin|title=Who's who in Nigeria|date=1990|publisher=Newswatch|isbn=978-978-2704-12-2|language=en}}</ref> She attended [[Abeokuta Grammar School|Idi-Aba]] a Christian Baptist School from 1953 and graduated in 1957 from its teacher programme.<ref name=":0" /> In 1965 she married Solomon Adedeji Adeyoyin, who had attended Idi-Aba's brother school, the [[Baptist Boys' High School]].<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />


== Education ==
== Education ==
Adeyoyin was born on 6 November 1938. She received her Bachelor's Degree with honors in English from [[Birkbeck, University of London]] in 1968 and then her [[Diploma of Education]] at the same university in 1976,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbk.ac.uk/about-us/notable-birkbeckians |title=Notable Birkbeckians: Graduates In Academia |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=2021 |website=bbk.ac.uk |publisher=[[Birkbeck, University of London]] |access-date=2021-05-10}}</ref> before finally earning her PhD in 1981 from the [[University of Lagos]].<ref name="Gist">{{Cite web|date=2021-05-05|title=Author Of Nigeria’s National Pledge, Felicia Adedoyin, Is Dead|url=https://niyitabiti.net/2021/05/author-of-nigerias-national-pledge-felicia-adedoyin-is-dead/|access-date=2021-05-06|website=Gistmaster|language=en-US}}</ref>
She received her Bachelor's Degree with honors in Geography from [[Birkbeck, University of London]] in 1968 and then her [[Diploma of Education]] at the same university in 1976,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbk.ac.uk/about-us/notable-birkbeckians |title=Notable Birkbeckians: Graduates In Academia |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=2021 |website=bbk.ac.uk |publisher=[[Birkbeck, University of London]] |access-date=2021-05-10}}</ref> followed by an M.A. in Social Studies from [[Columbia University]], New York in 1977, before finally earning her PhD in 1981 from the [[University of Lagos]].<ref name="Gist">{{Cite web|date=2021-05-05|title=Author Of Nigeria's National Pledge, Felicia Adedoyin, Is Dead|url=https://niyitabiti.net/2021/05/author-of-nigerias-national-pledge-felicia-adedoyin-is-dead/|access-date=2021-05-06|website=Gistmaster|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Adeyoyin|first=Felicia|date=1977|title=The Dynamics of Teaching Social Studies at the Grade Two Teachers' College Level in Lagos State|url=http://196.45.48.59:8080/bitstream/handle/123456789/2988/THE%20DYNAMICS%20OF%20TEACHING%20SOCIAL%20STUDIES%20AT%20THE%20GRADE%20TWO%20TEACHERS%27%20COLLEGE%20LEVEL.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y}}{{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
Adeyoyin was a lecturer with the University of Lagos and a consultant for the [[United Nations]].
Adeyoyin was Professor of Education at the University of Lagos and a consultant for the [[United Nations]].<ref name=":0" />


In 1976, she wrote the pledge published in the July 15 edition of the ''[[Daily Times (Nigeria)|Daily Times]]'' in an article titled "Loyalty to the Nation, Pledge". Then-Head of State [[Olusegun Obasanjo]] modified the pledge and introduced it as the national pledge, decreeing that school children should recite it during assembly.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Author of Nigeria’s National Pledge, Felicia Adebola Adedoyin, is Dead|url=https://www.nationalmirroronline.net/author-of-nigeria-s-national-pledge-felicia-adebola-adedoyin-is-dead-7319.html|access-date=2021-05-10|website=[[National Mirror]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Joshua|first=Temi|date=2021-05-05|title=Author of Nigeria’s National Pledge, Prof. Felicia Adedoyin, dies at 83|url=https://thedailypage.ng/author-of-nigerias-national-pledge-prof-felicia-adedoyin-dies-at-83/|access-date=2021-05-10|website=The Daily Page|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Mbamalu |first1=Socrates |title=Prof. Felicia Adeyoyin, Author of Nigeria's National Pledge, Dies at 83 |url=https://fij.ng/article/prof-felicia-adeyoyin-author-of-nigerias-national-pledge-dies-at-83/ |publisher=Foundation For Investigative Journalism |date=3 May 2021}}</ref>
In 1976, she wrote the pledge published in the July 15 edition of the ''[[Daily Times (Nigeria)|Daily Times]]'' in an article titled "Loyalty to the Nation, Pledge". Then-Head of State [[Olusegun Obasanjo]] modified the pledge and introduced it as the national pledge, decreeing that school children should recite it during assembly.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Author of Nigeria's National Pledge, Felicia Adebola Adedoyin, is Dead|url=https://www.nationalmirroronline.net/author-of-nigeria-s-national-pledge-felicia-adebola-adedoyin-is-dead-7319.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210510184227/https://www.nationalmirroronline.net/author-of-nigeria-s-national-pledge-felicia-adebola-adedoyin-is-dead-7319.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=May 10, 2021|access-date=2021-05-10|website=[[National Mirror]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Joshua|first=Temi|date=2021-05-05|title=Author of Nigeria's National Pledge, Prof. Felicia Adedoyin, dies at 83|url=https://thedailypage.ng/author-of-nigerias-national-pledge-prof-felicia-adedoyin-dies-at-83/|access-date=2021-05-10|website=The Daily Page|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Mbamalu |first1=Socrates |title=Prof. Felicia Adeyoyin, Author of Nigeria's National Pledge, Dies at 83 |url=https://fij.ng/article/prof-felicia-adeyoyin-author-of-nigerias-national-pledge-dies-at-83/ |publisher=Foundation For Investigative Journalism |date=3 May 2021}}</ref>


Adeyoyin was also Deaconess of [[Yaba Baptist Church]], [[Yaba, Lagos|Yaba]].<ref name=":0" />
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== Awards ==
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In 2005, Adeyoyin was given a national award, the Officer of the [[Order of the Niger]] (OON).<ref name="Gist"/>


== Death ==
== Death ==
Adeyoyin died on 1 May 2021 after a brief illness.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Akinselure |first=Wale |date=2021-05-09 |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/saki-indigenes-ask-fg-oyo-govt-to-immortalise-late-national-pledge-composer/ |title=Saki Indigenes Ask FG, Oyo Govt To Immortalise Late National Pledge Composer |website=[[Nigerian Tribune]]}}</ref>
Adeyoyin died on 1 May 2021 after a brief illness.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Akinselure |first=Wale |date=2021-05-09 |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/saki-indigenes-ask-fg-oyo-govt-to-immortalise-late-national-pledge-composer/ |title=Saki Indigenes Ask FG, Oyo Govt To Immortalise Late National Pledge Composer |website=[[Nigerian Tribune]]}}</ref>

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== Awards ==
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In 2005, Adeyoyin was given a national award, the Officer of the [[Order of the Niger]] (OON).<ref name="Gist"/>


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 05:57, 5 April 2024

Felicia Adeyoyin
Born6 November 1938
Died1 May 2021
NationalityNigerian
OccupationAcademic
Known forAuthor of the Nigerian national pledge
AwardsOrder of the Niger
Academic background
Alma materBirkbeck University; University of Lagos
ThesisThe Dynamics of Teaching Social Studies at the Grade Two Teachers' College Level in Lagos State (1977)
Doctoral advisorJ. U. Aisiku; A. I. Asiwaju
Academic work
InstitutionsUniversity of Lagos

Felicia Adebola Adeyoyin (6 November 1938 – 1 May 2021) was a University of Lagos professor and a princess from the Iji ruling house of Saki, Oyo State. She was the author of the Nigerian national pledge.[1]

Early life

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Felicia Awujoola was born on 6 November 1938 in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.[2][3] She attended Idi-Aba a Christian Baptist School from 1953 and graduated in 1957 from its teacher programme.[2] In 1965 she married Solomon Adedeji Adeyoyin, who had attended Idi-Aba's brother school, the Baptist Boys' High School.[3][2]

Education

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She received her Bachelor's Degree with honors in Geography from Birkbeck, University of London in 1968 and then her Diploma of Education at the same university in 1976,[4] followed by an M.A. in Social Studies from Columbia University, New York in 1977, before finally earning her PhD in 1981 from the University of Lagos.[5][6]

Career

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Adeyoyin was Professor of Education at the University of Lagos and a consultant for the United Nations.[2]

In 1976, she wrote the pledge published in the July 15 edition of the Daily Times in an article titled "Loyalty to the Nation, Pledge". Then-Head of State Olusegun Obasanjo modified the pledge and introduced it as the national pledge, decreeing that school children should recite it during assembly.[7][8][9]

Adeyoyin was also Deaconess of Yaba Baptist Church, Yaba.[2]

Death

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Adeyoyin died on 1 May 2021 after a brief illness.[10]

Awards

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In 2005, Adeyoyin was given a national award, the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Nigeria @ 59: Interesting facts about Nigeria's National anthem, Pledge". The Nation. 2019-10-01. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  2. ^ a b c d e Lawoyin, Oyeronke Alake (2007). IDI-ABA. Xulon Press. ISBN 978-1-60477-072-8.
  3. ^ a b Who's who in Nigeria. Newswatch. 1990. ISBN 978-978-2704-12-2.
  4. ^ "Notable Birkbeckians: Graduates In Academia". bbk.ac.uk. Birkbeck, University of London. 2021. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
  5. ^ a b "Author Of Nigeria's National Pledge, Felicia Adedoyin, Is Dead". Gistmaster. 2021-05-05. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  6. ^ Adeyoyin, Felicia (1977). "The Dynamics of Teaching Social Studies at the Grade Two Teachers' College Level in Lagos State" (PDF).[permanent dead link‍]
  7. ^ "Author of Nigeria's National Pledge, Felicia Adebola Adedoyin, is Dead". National Mirror. Archived from the original on May 10, 2021. Retrieved 2021-05-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  8. ^ Joshua, Temi (2021-05-05). "Author of Nigeria's National Pledge, Prof. Felicia Adedoyin, dies at 83". The Daily Page. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
  9. ^ Mbamalu, Socrates (3 May 2021). "Prof. Felicia Adeyoyin, Author of Nigeria's National Pledge, Dies at 83". Foundation For Investigative Journalism.
  10. ^ Akinselure, Wale (2021-05-09). "Saki Indigenes Ask FG, Oyo Govt To Immortalise Late National Pledge Composer". Nigerian Tribune.
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