prophet without honour at home
Prof Aderanti Adepoju is an internationally-acclaimedscholar whose contributions to migration and other development issues have earned him recognition and prominent positions internationally. He was recently nominated member of the General Council on Migration of the World Economic Summit. He spoke withKOFOWOROLA BELO-OSAGIEon how much Nigeria losing in not making use of her highly skilled experts. A few of Prof Aderanti Adejoju’s friends sat over drinks last Monday at the Senior Staff Club, University of Lagos, to celebrate his nomination into the World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council on Migration. There was laughter as they exchanged banter, discussing various issues including his nomination, which is a high honour for a Nigerian. Adepoju, a professor of Economics/Demography told The Nation he was nominated by his peers worldwide, who regard his scholarly works on migration policy issues as outstanding. The 63-year-old Osun State indigene is the only African on the council of 16...