In 1988, he was awarded the higher doctorate degree – Doctor of Science (Medicine) London - for his distinguished work and publications on the theme of "childbearing under adverse socioeconomic conditions with special reference to Black Africa". The Nigerian National Order of Merit came in 1989." He is a Fellow of the Academy of Science of Nigeria since 1988.
He received the higher doctorate degree – Doctor of Science (Medicine) London - in 1988 for his exceptional work and publications on the subject of "childbearing under difficult socioeconomic circumstances, with particular focus on Black Africa". The Nigerian National Order of Merit was awarded to him in 1989. He has been a Fellow of the Academy of Science of Nigeria since 1988.