UNILAG GST Director Receives Lagos State Mass Education Award

By Jimoh Zahirat

The Director, Centre for General Studies, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Blessing Anyikwa, has received Lagos State Mass Education award for her contributions to literacy, adult education and lifelong learning in the state.

Anyikwa, a Professor of Adult Basic and Non-Formal Education, received the award of recognition on Thursday, September 3, 2026.

The award recognises her years of involvement in advancing adult and mass education, including her partnership with the agency, capacity development initiatives, community engagement and sector leadership.

According to the agency, Anyikwa’s work has helped improve access to educational opportunities for countless learners at the grassroots level and promoted literacy as ai means of achieving personal and societal development.

Over the years, Anyikwa has trained adult education facilitators across Lagos State and offered professional support to community education centres.

She has also established and donated literacy centres in underserved communities and contributed to literacy initiatives at the national and international levels through engagements with organisations including UNESCO and the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC).

The Vice-Chancellor of UNILAG, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, commended Anyikwa on behalf of the university’s Senate, staff and students for the recognition, describing it as a reflection of her dedication to her profession, leadership and commitment to excellence.