After completing a first degree programme at the Buckinghamshire New University in the United Kingdom, Super Eagles attacker Taiwo Awoniyi has furthered a milestone in his young career.
The 24-year-old, who just finished a reported club record transfer to Nottingham Forest of the English Premier League for £17 million, said he was pleased to have been able to combine his busy football career with his studies.
Awoniyi, who has a diploma in business administration and marketing management, joins a select group of Nigerian football players who have earned a college degree, including his mentor Seyi Olofinjana, who studied chemical engineering at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) in Ogbomoso back in the day.
“ Of course, I’m doing other stuff on the sidelines, “ the amiable Awoniyi told newsmen during the week.“ I got my Diploma in Business and Marketing Management two years ago from London school of International Business.
“ I’m happy to also inform you that I’ve just finished a degree programme in Business Management at Buckinghamshire New University and my graduation is next month,” he added.
It was further gathered that the University will be holding its Graduation Week between September 5 and 9 at Wycombe Swan Theatre in High Wycombe.
Awoniyi joins an impressive list of sports and entertainment celebrities that have passed through the 131-year-year old university famous for its motto ‘Arte et industria’ which translates to mean ‘Art and Industry’ in English.
Other notable alumni of Buckinghamshire New University include multi-talented English actor cum comedian and musician Noel Fielding; English field hockey gal Chloe Naomi Rogers as well British adaptive rower and gold medallist at the 2012 Summer Paralympics, Naomi Joy Riches among others.
Meanwhile, Awoniyi has spoken exclusively to The Nation about his expectations with Nottingham Forest as he makes his long-awaited debut in the Premier League as the 2022/23 season gets underway this weekend.