TGPS Dr. Yinka Ayandele Applauds Gov. Sanwo-Olu Over Interventions In Education Sector | AgegePulse Magazine

 

... As Education District III Holds Annual Merit Award 

Dr. Yinka Ayandele flanked by some district outstanding staff

The Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of Education District III, Dr. Yinka Ayandele has applauded the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration's intervention in the education sector, saying that the introduction of many innovations into the education sector has improved the standard of teaching and learning in the State.

Speaking during the District's Annual Merit Award held at its headquarters, Dr. Ayandele lauded the State Government for swiftly rising to the challenge posed by COVID-19 in the sector by deploying new ways and means, through technology and human resources, to ensure that the pandemic had minimal effect on the State's academic calendar such as the introduction of virtual learning platforms among others. 

While noting that the various interventions have improved the performance of teachers as well as affected students in the District positively, Ayandele described the award recognitions presented to over 20 teachers within the District as one of the ways of appreciating the teachers' sense of commitment and selflessness before, during and after the Statewide lockdown last year. 

The TG/PS maintained that in spite of the pandemic, teachers in the District performed beyond expectations, attributing the feat to the priority attention given to technology and innovation in the Education sector by the State Government. 

She also acknowledged the support and encouragement of All Nigeria Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools(ANCOPSS), Chairpersons and Executives of the State Chapter of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), as well as Staff and Students of the District, in ensuring that policies on Education are fully implemented. 

In his remark, the Chairman of All Nigeria Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools, ANCOPSS, Lagos Island zone, Prince Biodun Iyun felicitated with the awardees, describing the awards as symbolic and motivational. He charged them to continue to put in their best in carrying out their statutory responsibilities.

Mr. Quazim Yusuf Adegboyega of Epe Girls Senior High School emerged as the overall Best Teacher (Senior Category), while the overall Best Principal went to Mr. Olusegun Olawale Osinaike of Ogunmodede Senior College Epe. An award was also presented to schools with 100% in 17 subjects in the last WASSCE and another special award for the Best school in beautification and cleanliness 

Poultry Venture Initiative Excites TGPS, Barr. Solarin

...Lauds the Initiative, Calls others to emulate

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The Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary(TGPS) Lagos State Education District 1, Barr. Titilayo Margaret Solarin, Solarin Titi was so excited following the initiative of poultry  venture at Government Girls Junior College in Agege.

Barr. Solarin commended the school administrative during a  familiarity tour to Government Girls Junior College, Agege.

She said, "this is laudable,  and I call other School Principals to emulate".

AgegePulse gathered  that the poultry venture initiatives "is to open students to opportunities in agriculture and livestock business". Said School Principal, Mrs. Bola Alamu

School Resumption: TGPS Dr. Yinka Ayandele Receives Lagos Commissioner For Education At EDD3

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The newly redeployed Tutor General/Permanent Secretary, Education District 3, Dr. Olufolayimika Abiose Ayandele, yesterday received the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo who was on official visit to Eko Akete Junior and Senior High schools of the district.

The commissioner who came to share the vision "THEME" Agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for Greater Lagos to the leadership of the district, expressed huge satisfaction at the level preparedness and readiness of the educators and students for the 2019/2020 academic session.

AgegePulse learnt that the honourable commissioner was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mrs. Abosede Adelaja and top Directors to the Falomo-Ikoyi area of the EDD3.

Commenting on the visit, TGPS, Dr. Ayandele said the Honourable Commissioner was delighted at the high tone of the schools and commended the students for their smartness.

"She encouraged the SS3 students writing mock test in preparation for the forthcoming external examination." Dr Ayandele concluded. 

TGPS Dr. Ayandele Extols Immediate Past ANCOPPS President

 …As He Celebrates 60years, Retirement From Service

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The Tutor General/Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Education District 1 Agege, has lauded the endearing virtues of the immediate past President of All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS) and Principal of Lagos State Model Senior College, Meiran, Pastor Isaac Olatunde Adeoti, saying he gave it all for the growth of education in Lagos State.

Dr. Ayandele who was chairman of the occasion, made the call recently when Mr. Olatunde marked his statutory retirement from the service on his 60th birthday.

She commended Mr. Olatunde for his meritorious and selfless service to the education sector of Lagos State.

The award-winning TGPS said; “Your stint in various capacities which earned you many awards, appointments, recognitions and commendations made you a standard bearer to peers, subordinates and students.”

Your contributions to the growth of education in the State during your tenure as the State Chairman of All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS) are quite commendable. Exit from service starts another phase of your life which hopefully will be dedicated more to the service of humanity. I pray that you will accomplish more in good health.” 

Mr. Olatunde, who used his last day in office to celebrate his 60th birthday on earth, thanked God Almighty for His faithfulness in his life.

In a thank you message, he appreciated Dr. Ayandele, top dignitaries from education section in the state and national level, friends, family and well-wishers for their spiritual, financial and moral support that made the occasion memorable.

Guests were treated to delicious meals and assorted drinks at the occasion as well-wishers from all walks of life took turns to share memorable experiences with Mr. Olatunde while in service.

Technology: Google Empowers Education District One With Digital Skills

…Train Teachers, Students, Principals, Management Staff On Digital Economy

…We’re Ready For The Dynamic Changes of The world - Dr Ayandele

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When the full benefit of digital literacy and empowerment begin to germinate in Nigeria, the entire community of Lagos Education District One (EDDI) comprising Agege, Alimosho and Ifako Ijaye will not be left behind in the quest to reap the fruit.

This is because the district has taken another first with the move to turn digital passion into capacity building for students, teachers, principals and management staff of the district.

EDDI on Thursday, played host to popular education NGO, MindTheGap in collaboration with leading digital platform, Google for the launching of the initiative aimed train 10 million youth across Africa in 5years by Google. At the event, the EDDI community were trained on how to maximize technology and digital skills to improve teaching and learning outcomes in school. Also, they were empowered to dig for opportunity on the web.


Speaking at the epoch making event, the Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of the EDDI, Dr (Mrs) Yinka Ayandele said it is obvious that the world is dynamic in nature, hence the need to be equipped with relevant digital skills to enhance the teachers’ tasks and to compete favourably in the global village.

Dr Ayandele stated that the district is ready to acquire new knowledge that will aid positive outcomes while assuring that the participants will put the skills acquired at the training into judicious use. She thanked Google and their resource persons for piloting the digital skills and acquisition programme in EDDI.

In a chat with Agegepulse Magazine, the Co-founder of MindTheGap and facilitator, Mr Tayo Olosunde revealed that after the training, participants are expected to be inspired towards thinking globally.

“As you can see, there is a completely new perspective to the way the participants are seeing the digital world. Our hope is that these teachers and principals will tap into the huge opportunities online and spend productive time on the internet. Secondly, this initiative will endear people to know how to search for opportunities; and create opportunities on the internet.”

“Lagos is fast becoming a Mega City driven by technology, hence Lagosians especially the civil servants must be ready to key into the digital world that the Mega City Project will come with.  I celebrate what the state government is doing, proving to the world that Nigeria and Africa can really do it. So, I want to encourage people to jump into the Lagos City Reality by equipping themselves with relevant skills and be ready  for the opportunities ahead.” Mr Olosunde concluded.

EDUCATION DISTRICT 1 TEACHER WINS INSPIRATIONAL EDUCATION AWARD AGAIN

...Thanks To LASG, Winning Is Natural To Us - TG/PS District I Agege, Dr. Ayandele

In a fell swoop Education District 1  Agege has again produced winner of the prestigious National MeadowHall Foundation 'Inspirational Educator Award (INSEA)' for Y2018 held recently.

The final selection that saw Mrs. Usillo Oluwawemimo Kikelomo of Ifesowapo Aboru Senior Secondary School in District 1, emerging first in a tie with her Ogun State counterpart took place in a keen contest at the corporate headquarters of the Non Governmental Organization's office in Lekki, Lagos on Saturday 21st April, 2018.

The expanded National Inspirational Educator Award's stringent criteria reportedly pruned the over 400 entrants down to 10 qualifiers, six finalists and eventually the two winners that emerged in a tie after a very serious contest, sequel to the maiden edition of Y2017 which was confined to Lagos State alone.

Commenting on outcome of the contest while celebrating winner of the Y2018 edition of the prestigious INSEA second time in a row, (as winner and first runner up of the maiden edition in Y2017 emerged District 1), the Tutor General /Permanent Secretary, Education District I, Dr. (Mrs) Olufolayimika Abiose Ayandele, (a multiple Award winner herself), was full of praises for  Usillo.

Said she on describing the second Winner of INSEA produced by the District; "Mrs. Usillo is a multi-talented hard worker" known for working smart as well, proudly claiming that Usillo was fast towing her path, just as she gave kudos to the organisers for the stringent, transparent process of selection and the Lagos State Government for providing the needed platform for hard working staff, especially, teachers to excel.

Going further,  the TG/PS stated that "it is heart warming to see Teachers that stand out with outstanding performance" while recalling that in the 99 schools under her charge within Agege, Alimosho and Ifako-Ijaiye with a staff population of approximately 4250, this same Usillo emerged Best Teacher in District 1, for Y2017, saying of the INSEA, that she was highly elated because this time, the contest was not just within Lagos as obtained in the maiden edition, but held at the national level and judged by people of high intellect and integrity.

Dr.  Ayandele, still commending Mrs Usillo, stated that it was imperative that leaders groom young replacements. Saying that while these replacements are best selected naturally from those thrown up through merit due to extra personal efforts, she said it was comforting to see that Education District 1 was consistent in producing tomorrow's work force through diligence, hard work and working smart for the knowledge based workforce of tomorrow.

The TG/PS recalled that Usillo, just like her predecessors (Winner and first runner up) of the prestigious Y2017 INSEA, we're both teachers from Education District 1 Agege, thus saying,  "Usillo's win this year is a continuation. Only that this time, the award is at the  National level. Proof that "winning is natural to us in District I. Further proof that all previous laurels won by it's Teachers were not by accident nor a fluke" that it was by dint of focused hard work.

Speaking, the several times award winning Usillo who beat over 400 other contestants to clinch THE Y2018 INSEA stated that though she put in her best as usual, that she was pleasantly surprised when she was named in the tie with her Ogun State counterpart as winner of the prestigious national MeadowHall Foundation award for Y2018.

However, after thanking the Governor Akinwunmi Ambode led administration and the Lagos State Government for providing the platform which she leveraged on,  Usillo revealed that though she had always been hard working,  diligent and focused, she said  that having to contend with some teachers that just returned from international contests gave her the shivers and cold feet that almost led to her surrender during the final selection process, that she was truly amazed when she was announced the winner of the coveted Y2018 INSEA.

An elated Usillo, a multi-talented Physics teacher, narrating her experience on how it all happened, stated that for several moments after her name was announced as Inspirational teacher award winner for Y2018 amongst the over 400 contending teachers from various schools domiciled all over the federation of Nigeria, she went into a state of shock in utter disbelief for several moments before being galvanized into motion by the applause and shouts of encouragement from other  contenders.

According to her, "My winning can only be God at work because when I arrived at venue of the final interview and met so many other exposed competitors, most of whom had very impressive Corricullae Vitae; even two teachers from this very same District 1, I felt dejected and lost all hopes of winning because, this year's edition of the program was special. It was an expanded version of the maiden edition that held last year, the scope was widened to accommodate more teachers from all over the federation which made the competition even stiffer."

Speaking on secrets of her incessant award winnings, the Award Winner Teacher of District I, said "Am an inspirational teacher an a passionate person who focuses on the mission of winning with zeal as I did and won the Best Teacher Award of District I in Y2017, the same way I did when I entered for the Lagos State Best Teachers Award whose results will soon be released.

In thanking MeadowHall Foundation for inaugurating the 'Inspirational Education Award (INSEA)' which she said scrupulously assesses teachers abilities, encouraging them to aspire to even greater heights in delivery, just as she said she likes the notion of accommodating a self improvement and motivational course at the Lagos Business School as a part of the award prize reward instead of only cash.

While thanking MeadowHall for their efforts and gesture which she said was specifically targeted at teachers to encourage them in going the extra mile in order to achieve more in imparting the much needed knowledge in their students with updated skills, Usillo seized the opportunity to thank the Lagos State Government whom she said was responsible for providing the  platform, gave kudos to the Governor Ambode led administration saying she was particularly motivated by efforts of her Tutor General, Dr. (Mrs.) Olufolayimika Abiose Ayandele whom she stated was her "Mentor and a Trail Blazer".

On the other hand, her school principal, Mr. Alli Babatunde who was equally proud of  Usillo, was full of praises for the physics Teacher whom he described as "a bundle of talent, energy and a hard worker", claiming that her attitude to work set her apart while her monumental achievements were a source of inspiration to her students and even other teachers.

Speaking further on INSEA, her school principal, who is also a Physics Teacher of long standing, stated that the organiser's (MeadowHall Foundation) assessment were so stringent that he was not contacted during the process. He stated that "the verification call only came after the whole exercise had been concluded".

Babatunde further stated that "this most recent Award is our success and we are even anticipating another from the contest for Best Teacher Award Y2018 organised by Lagos State Ministry of Education, for all Teachers in state government employ" to which Usillo has equally applied.

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TGPS, Dr Yinka Ayandele Extols Gov Ambode Over Investment In Education

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As the Governor Akinwunmi Ambode led administration continues to invest massively in education, the Permanent Secretary and Tutor General of Lagos Education District One, Dr. Yinka Ayandele has extolled the good gesture of the governor.

This is coming after the state government recently honoured and awarded 326 outstanding students and 54 teachers, principals and trainers of Education District 1 for their victorious performances in the year 2017.

The students were subsequently inaugurated as pioneer members of the Democratic Corps Initiative - a brain child of Dr Ayandele to encourage and motivate students towards excellent performance.

Dr Ayandele in her appreciation message,  congratulated the victorious students, principals, teachers and trainers for raising the bar of performance beyond expectations in 2017 adding that their exceptional performances placed the district above all in both curricula and co-curricular activities last year.

Also,  she expressed gratitude to Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode and his team for providing conducive environment for the students, teachers and principals to thrive through the all-round education package provided by the state government.

The statement reads: "Congratulations to all the 326 students, 52 teachers, principals, and trainers who nurtured our victorious students all through the year 2017. You are all wonderful people. We appreciate the commitment, focus and dedication exhibited in the course of bringing glory to Education District I. May you continue to prosper in all your endeavours.

Also, our unalloyed appreciation goes to the Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, Deputy Governor, Her Excellency Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule and other stakeholders whose ingenuity created conducive working and learning environment for us in the education sector. No doubt, Eko ntesiwaju. Thank You."

TGPS Dr Ayandele, Hon Egunjobi, Hon J.S Babatunde Win Merit Awards

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It was award galore for some of the golden sons and daughters of Agege LG and Orile Agege LCDA, over the weekend as the two Councils' Chairmen and the Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Education District One, Dr. Yinka Ayandele won separate awards.

Vice Chairman Agege LGA Prince Ogunji received an award
 on behalf of his Chairman Hon. Ganiyu Egunjobi

Mr. Adeshina recieved an Award on behalf of TGPS, Dr. Yinka Ayandele

Top on the list was the the conferment of Local Government Chairman of the year on the Executive Chairman of Orile Agege Local Council Development Area, Hon. Johnson Sunday Babatunde by popular society magazine, City People, barely four months in office.

According to organisers of the City People Annual Awards, J.S Babatunde was selected among the 57 council chairmen of Lagos State because he hit the ground running with various social amenities tailored towards the immediate yearning of the people.

Hon. JS Babatunde flanked by Vice Chairman, Alhaja Akanni Pedro
and Mrs. Mojisola Babatunde (R)

However, the duo of Executive Chairman of Agege LGA, Hon. Egunjobi and the Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of Lagos Education District One, Dr. Yinka Ayandele were recognised for their maverick performances by the Lions Club of Agege at the club's official presentation of The New Century President of Agege Lions Club, Lion Folajuwon Oloyede Alaba as the the 19th President and Installation of Club Officers.

While Egunjobi was given an Award of Appreciation for his total commitment to the upliftment and development of his people through his inclusive governance initiative, Dr Ayandele received an Award of Excellence for her exemplary leadership and total commitment to the development of education in Agege and Lagos as a whole.

Speaking after receiving the award, Hon. Egunjobi who was represented by his Vice, Prince Ogunji appreciated the organisers and restated that his office is open for such organization that takes community development as part of their cardinal objectives.

On her part, Dr Yinka Ayandele who was represented by one of the Education District I Directors, Mr. Adeshina, said the award indicated that people from all walks of life monitor the district's successes in recent times adding that it would spur her team and her to better their best.

TGPS Dr Ayandele Lauds Asisat Oshoala Football Clinic

As the Football Clinic organised by Asisat Oshoala Foundation continues to attract commendation across the state, the Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of Lagos Education District One, Agege, Dr. Yinka Ayandele has praised the initiative as an invaluable platform for female students with abundant football talent.

Dr Ayandele who is an advocate of talent discovery and tapping of creativity deposited in students alongside Western education, said the football clinic is an indication that the reigning Female African Footballer of the year, Asisat Oshoala is planning for the future of the round leather game in Nigeria.

She stressed that apart from discovering new markswomen like herself, the Super Falcons goal poacher is also giving hope and reassurance to an average girl child that if their talent is effectively nurtured, they could make a respectable living from football. Hence, deter them from social vices in the society.

"We are grateful to Super Falcons star, Asisat Oshoala who through her Football Clinic, is looking into the future and building an empire of young girls who will keep flying the flag when she bows out of active service for the nation.

"Indeed, the Asisat Oshoala Foundation Football Clinic final held inside Agege Stadium yesterday, has given impetus to our female students who see Asisat as a worthy role model to achieve their soccer ambition." Dr Ayandele said.

Also, the award winning educationist used the medium to felicitate with the First Lady of Lagos State, Her Excellency, Mrs Bolanle Ambode and the Chairman of Agege LGA, Mr Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi who were recognised for their unflinching supports towards grassroot sports development by the foundation.

Our Teachers Worth More Than Gold, Diamond-Permanent Secretary, Education District 1, Agege, Dr. Yinka Ayandele

As the 2017 World Teachers Day approaches, If you think you have seen the best in the manner at which teacher are being celebrated across the world, then you have not seen anything as managers of Lagos Education District One, under the leadership of Dr. Mrs. Yinka Ayandele are set to give teachers domiciled in the district awesome teachers day celebration treat.

According to Dr. Ayandele, the district has resolved to use the 2017 Teachers Day to celebrate the teachers in a unique way adding that a week long programme has been designed to complement efforts of Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and his Deputy, Dr. Idiat Adebule who have been ensuring massive improvement in teachers welfare.

"Our teachers have been enjoying massive welfare packages under this present administration coupled with holistic improvement in the standard and quality of education in Lagos State.

"We have decided to complement the efforts of the state government by designing a week long program in conjunction with the Nigerian Union of Teachers and the Local Government Education Authorities under our district to make the 2017 Teachers Day memorable for our teachers.

"We believe, this kind of arrangement, is needed, to serve as a source of motivation for our teachers who have always given more than hundred percent while discharging their duties. They are worth more than gold and diamond." Said Ayandele.

The one week-long programme started on Saturday September 30th, with a-5kilometers fitness Walk tagged "Building Healthy Workforce", where over 1500 teachers and principals alongside, Dr. Mrs. Ayandele, retired TGPS, Dr. Mrs. Soname, Executive Secretary of Agege LGEA, Hon. Olamilekan Majiyagbe, wife of incumbent Agege LGA Chairman, Mrs. Egunjob, ANCOPPS President, Education Secretary, Alimosho LGEA, Hon Airat Mojirade Alamu, and a host of others walked from Government College, Iyana Ipaja to the prestigious Agege Stadium amidst the rainfall.

AgegePulse learnt that the celebration continues on Tuesday October 3rd, with a seminar for teachers in the district.

Also,  It was learnt that students across the 99 (Ninety-nine) schools under EDDI will use their co-curriculum period on Wednesday October 4th, to celebrate their teachers with interesting presentations, drama, staff rooms decorations and many more. In addition, Teachers will carry out exhibitions of various instructional materials that they have designed in the last one year.

Then, there would be icing on the cake of the celebration on Thursday October 5th, 2017 (World Teachers Day) with a colourful event for the teachers.

TGPS EDDI Agege, Dr. Yinka Ayandele Listed Among Doyennes of Lagos Public Service

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Success, they say, is not by accident. It is consequence of hard work, perseverance, careful learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.

Going by the aforementioned, it becomes obvious that an enigma of success and woman of substance, the Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of Education District One, Dr. (Mrs.) Olufolayimika Abiose Ayandele, was recently listed among 24 Doyennes of Lagos State Public Service.

Dr. Ayandele was recognised as one of the helmswomen atop their games in the present day Lagos State Public Service for incontestable positive impact in her sphere of influence through focused, hard working, innovative and a motivated workforce, as part of golden Jubilee year of the State’s existence.

The quintessential academician and administrator per excellence is ranked alongside Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr. (Mrs) Idiat Oluranti Adebule, First Lady of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, the Head of Service, Chief Judge of the State, Hon. Justice Atilade, female Commissioners, female captains of industries, and LG/LCDA helmswomen who scaled stringent assessments to make the enviable list of few; ‘Doyennes of Lagos Public Service’.

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When Agege Intellectual Think Tanks, Dr. Ayandele, and Hon. Majiyagbe Meet

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See the wonderful, caring, maverick and intellectual combination that has taken Education in Agege, Orile Agege, Alimosho, Ifako, others to an enviable height.

Undoubtedly, the working synergy between the Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of Education District One, Dr. Mrs. Yinka Ayandele and the Executive Secretary of Agege LGEA, Hon. Olamilekan Majiyagbe has earned Agege/Orile Agege excellent performances in education and moral maturity of our sons and daughters.

The two educationists met yesterday when Dr. Ayandele and her team paid courtesy call on Hon. Majiyagbe in his office.

The meeting, AgegePulse learnt was to chart a new strategy and synergy for effective transition of outgoing primary six pupils into junior secondary school.

Dr. Yinka Ayandele Bags Two Awards In A Week

The Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of Lagos Education District One, Agege has added another sets of feathers to her cap of recognitions for her exemplary leadership and excellence performances.

The two awards came within the spate of a week in a remarkable fashion. The first, was an award of recognition by the Association of Professional Counselors (APROCON) during its annual conference in Lagos on Tuesday August 22, 2017. Dr. Ayandele was recognised alongside other five TGPSs in Lagos for supporting the Counseling profession in their various schools.

While still savouring on the first award, we gathered that she got an invite from the Lagos State chapter of the Women Advancement For Economic And Leadership Empowerment In Africa (WAELE), to attend the body's inauguration of new executives and empowerment of 100 (One Hundred) widows event.

To her surprise, we learnt, she was called to the stage to receive an Award of Excellence.

Lagos State First Lady, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, Dr. Basirat Nahibi, State of Osun Deputy Governor,  Mrs Grace Titilayo Laoye Tomori, Alhaja Titilola Agbalajobi and Mrs Olubunmi Omotunde Windapo were also awarded.

Other awardees were, The General Manager of LTV 8, Mrs Funke Moore, Hon. Jumoke Jumbo Adeyemi, Princess Toyin Ibrahim, Alhaja Okulu Saliu and the only male on the list; The Oba of Yoruba in the Republic of Ireland, HRM Oba Saheed Olamilekan Ibrahim.


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