Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu M.B.E (Nigerian, 1917-1994)Bust of Dr Kenneth Mellanby (1908-1994)
bronze
28 x 18 x 26cm (11 x 7 1/16 x 10 1/4in) excluding base.注脚Kenneth Mellanby, ecologist (1908-1994), was the First Principal, University College, Ibadan, Nigeria 1947-53.

When Mellanby arrived in Ibadan, there were no buildings, no staff and no students. Under his conscientious and organised management the college rapidly expanded. At the end of his tenure in 1953, the University was renowned for its excellent and carefully selected staff, and had attracted several hundred students. Mellanby was awarded a CBE in 1954 for his achievements.

This portrait bust was commissioned by University College, Ibadan, to commemorate Mellanby's contribution.