The African Academy of Languages(ACALAN) of African Union has recorded some laudable achievements since its formation in 2001 and it continues to be a growing force. Following the recent meeting of the Academy in Bamako, Mali, ACALAN is set to establish the Pan-African School of Interpretation and Translation. It doesn't end there, the Academy is also set to launch ACALAN online TV.
All of these are aimed at the fulfillment of its mandate to foster Africa's integration and development through the promotion of the use of African languages. They duly deserve credit for how far they have come has been a big part of that ACALAN successes.
He has masterfully provided guidance and maintained frequent communications with programs partners, developed best practices to improve overall program performance.
Therefore, to say he has been fundamental to propelling ACALAN to where it is today would not be far from the truth. And that is not taking anything away from the team of professionals at the Academy, as "a tree does not make a forest" as it is popularly said. But the point here is that, Dr. Babajide has been able to put his resourcefulness and ingenuity to good use in pulling off the various programs that the Academy has set out to accomplish. And for a man like Dr. Babajide, this can only be the beginning.