OAU Honors Oyo Speaker With Prestigious Education Philanthropy Award for Commitment to Quality Learning

In recognition of his commitment to education and promotion of quality learning, the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife has honored the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin with the prestigious Education Philanthropy Award.

The Speaker was honored on Tuesday at the 7th Annual International Conference of the Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife.

The Conference, which brought together experts and stakeholders in the education sector was themed “Artificial Intelligence and Education in the Global Context.”

Presenting the Award to Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, the Vice Chancellor, Obafemi Awolowo University, Prof. Adebayo Simeon Bamire said the recognition was a testament to the Speaker’s commitment to education and his efforts to promote quality learning in Nigeria.

Prof. Bamire, represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research, Innovation and Development, Prof. Akanni Akinyemi, said as a young and dynamic leader, Ogundoyin has distinguished himself as a parliamentarian of note in Nigeria.

” Congratulations to the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin on this well deserved award. Your choice was based on your services to humanity. You have made significant contributions to the education sector. Your dedication to the development of future generations has earned you this distinguished award. You are a man of proven integrity. I will only charge you to continue to support and promote education and education related activities.”

He added that Ogundoyin’s commitment to philanthropy and community development was inspired by his late father, Chief Adeseun Ogundoyin, a renowned philanthropist and industrialist.

Responding shortly after receiving the Award, the Speaker said the award would undoubtedly motivate him to continue his good work in education.

“I am honored to be receiving an Award of Educational Philanthropy from this esteemed Faculty. This recognition is a proof of our shared commitment to shaping the future of education in Nigeria. As Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, I’m committed to supporting initiatives that promote quality education and empower future generations. This award serves as a catalyst to further strengthen our partnership and drive meaningful change in Nigeria’s education landscape. Thank you, Obafemi Awolowo University and the Faculty of Education, for this honor and recognition. I wish you all a productive and enlightening conference.”

Earlier in her welcome address, the Dean Faculty of Education, OAU, Prof. Theodore Bello said the 7th Conference of the Faculty was aimed at drawing attention to the urgent need to adapt our education system to the current byera of Artificial Intelligence, AI.

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