Acknowledgements
None of us, including me, ever do great things. But we can all do small things, with great
love, and together we can do something wonderful—Mother Teresa
You would not be reading this book without the people in my life who supported me
throughout its creation. My mentors, Prof. V.W. Ogundero, Prof. F.A. Akinyosoye,
Prof. D.J. Arotupin, and Prof. D.S Olawuyi have inspired me and have been an
endless resource for my constant questioning. Newton said that he saw further by
walking on the shoulders of giants, and you have provided me the platform to see
beyond the boundaries of my potential to reach new heights. I would also like to
thank all the members of staff of the Green Institute, Ondo Kingdom. A special
mention goes to Dr. Jason McSparren of the University of Massachusetts, Boston,
for editing and reviewing this manuscript. You helped find the diamonds in the rough
and are one yourself. The world is a better place with you in it.
Thanks to everyone on the Springer team who helped me and to Mei Han Lee,
the ever-patient publishing manager, and John Martyn, a fantastic production editor
who was always there when I needed him (which was often).
My most profound appreciation goes to my parents, Jerome and Helen
Akinsemolu. Your support, encouragement, and constant love have sustained me
throughout my life. Mom, you always make sure that I am well-fed whenever I am
engrossed in writing. I know I am responsible for more than a few of your gray
hairs. To my siblings, who have also given me their support throughout this period,
I wholeheartedly appreciate you.
I want to also acknowledge the support of Olukoya Obafemi, Feyisayo Adeyemi,
Kehinde Adenegan, Becky Olubunmi, Bankole Temitayo, Foluke Arijeniwa, and
Olamide Mosuro for their love, guidance, and moral support during the period of
writing this book. You reminded me of the light at the end of the tunnel, even when
the mission was at its darkest. You taught me to never give up on my goals and I
will carry this lesson with me for the remainder of my life and make sure it lives on
through my students.
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None of us, including me, ever do great things. But we can all do small things, with great
love, and together we can do something wonderful—Mother Teresa
You would not be reading this book without the people in my life who supported me
throughout its creation. My mentors, Prof. V.W. Ogundero, Prof. F.A. Akinyosoye,
Prof. D.J. Arotupin, and Prof. D.S Olawuyi have inspired me and have been an
endless resource for my constant questioning. Newton said that he saw further by
walking on the shoulders of giants, and you have provided me the platform to see
beyond the boundaries of my potential to reach new heights. I would also like to
thank all the members of staff of the Green Institute, Ondo Kingdom. A special
mention goes to Dr. Jason McSparren of the University of Massachusetts, Boston,
for editing and reviewing this manuscript. You helped find the diamonds in the rough
and are one yourself. The world is a better place with you in it.
Thanks to everyone on the Springer team who helped me and to Mei Han Lee,
the ever-patient publishing manager, and John Martyn, a fantastic production editor
who was always there when I needed him (which was often).
My most profound appreciation goes to my parents, Jerome and Helen
Akinsemolu. Your support, encouragement, and constant love have sustained me
throughout my life. Mom, you always make sure that I am well-fed whenever I am
engrossed in writing. I know I am responsible for more than a few of your gray
hairs. To my siblings, who have also given me their support throughout this period,
I wholeheartedly appreciate you.
I want to also acknowledge the support of Olukoya Obafemi, Feyisayo Adeyemi,
Kehinde Adenegan, Becky Olubunmi, Bankole Temitayo, Foluke Arijeniwa, and
Olamide Mosuro for their love, guidance, and moral support during the period of
writing this book. You reminded me of the light at the end of the tunnel, even when
the mission was at its darkest. You taught me to never give up on my goals and I
will carry this lesson with me for the remainder of my life and make sure it lives on
through my students.
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