1979 First Prize, Tilley Gyado Prize for Best 3rd year Student, University of Jos.

1980 First Prize, Tilley Gyado Prize for Best Graduating Botany Student, University of Jos.

1987 Arthur Holsier Award University of Reading, England. (Research Travel Award for Outstanding Research Student)

1989 Arthur Holsier Award University of Reading, England. (Research Travel

Award for Outstanding Research Student)

Scholarship awards

1977-1980 State Government Scholarship Award for Undergraduates (Ogun State Government of Nigeria) [for BSc].

1982-1983 Federal Government of Nigeria, Post-graduate Scholarship Award [for MSc]

1986-1989 Commonwealth Academic Staff Award (Association of Commonwealth Universities in the U K). [for PhD].Recognition

2004 Teachers Recognition Award. Awarded by National Teachers Club, Ogun State Chapter. Nigeria