Oluyole LG Chairman, Olatunji, Bags Lead City University Award For Support For Education
•By OYENIYI AWOJOODU
IBADAN — THE Executive Chairman of Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State, Engr. Akeem Olatunji, has been honoured with the Distinguished Support for Education Award by Lead City University, Ibadan, in recognition of his contributions to educational development and youth empowerment.
The award was presented on Tuesday at the university’s campus in Ibadan by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kabiru Aderemi, who commended the council chairman for his commitment to initiatives that promote learning opportunities and educational development at the grassroots.
Aderemi noted that Olatunji’s consistent support for programmes aimed at improving access to education and empowering young people informed the institution’s decision to honour him.
According to him, the university remains committed to recognising public office holders and stakeholders whose interventions have made meaningful impact in the education sector.
In his remarks after receiving the award, Olatunji expressed appreciation to the management of Lead City University for the recognition, describing the honour as a motivation to intensify efforts towards strengthening educational development within the local government.
The council chairman reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to policies and initiatives that encourage academic excellence, youth empowerment and community development.
He added that his administration would continue to implement programmes and initiatives in line with the vision of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, aimed at bringing governance closer to the people at the grassroots.
Olatunji also assured that his administration would continue to foster collaboration with development partners to advance what he described as the Oluyole socio-economic development agenda.
He emphasised that education remains a critical pillar for sustainable growth and urged stakeholders across all levels to continue investing in the sector.
The event was attended by several political leaders and government officials, including the Chairman of Akinyele Local Government Area, Hon. Wole Akinleye, and the Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government Area, Hon. Seun Olufade, among others.