In a remarkable achievement, Damilola Adebayo Adewumi, an indigene of Iwo who doubles as an assistant professor at Yorks University has been honoured with two prestigious international awards for his outstanding research article, “Electricity, Agency and Class in Lagos Colony, C.1860S–1914.”
The awards, presented at the Society for the History of Technology (SHOT) conference in Viña del Mar, Chile, recognized Adebayo’s exceptional contribution to the field of history of technology.
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The Maurice Daumas Prize, awarded by the International Committee for the History of Technology (ICOHTEC), and the Bernard S. Finn IEEE Prize, administered by SHOT, acknowledge the article as one of the best in its field globally.
His research explores the dynamics of electricity, agency, and class in Lagos Colony during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The article has been praised for its originality, depth, and significance in understanding the historical development of technology in Africa.
This achievement also brings pride to the people of Iwo and Nigeria, showcasing the country’s intellectual prowess on the global stage.
Congratulations to Damilola Adebayo on this remarkable achievement.
