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 was honored with a higher doctorate degree – Doctor of Science (Medicine) London - in 1988 for his remarkable work and publications on the topic of "childbirth under challenging socioeconomic conditions, particularly in Black Africa". The Nigerian National Order of Merit followed in 1989. He has been a member of the Academy of Science of Nigeria since 1988.