The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Oluwatobi Olufade, has been honoured with an Award of Excellence in Infrastructural Development in recognition of his administration’s commitment to infrastructural advancement, community development and purposeful leadership.
The award was presented to the council boss by the Centre for Community Advocacy and Development (CCAD) at its Second Colloquium, organised in collaboration with Bashorun Saint Abbey, held at the Assembly Hall, The Polytechnic, Ibadan.
According to the organisers, the recognition was in acknowledgement of Olufade’s commitment to infrastructural development, grassroots community advancement and purposeful leadership, particularly his contributions towards improving the lives of residents of Ibadan North Local Government.
Speaking after receiving the award, Olufade expressed appreciation to the Centre for Community Advocacy and Development for finding him worthy of the recognition, describing the honour as an additional motivation to intensify efforts towards delivering more dividends of democracy to the people of Ibadan North.
He noted that the recognition would further strengthen his resolve to sustain his administration’s development-driven initiatives, particularly in the area of infrastructure and community development.
Addressing students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, who were present at the occasion, the council chairman urged them to embrace ambition, remain focused and become more intentional about their academic pursuits.
Olufade encouraged the students not to place limitations on their dreams, stressing that their present circumstances should not determine the heights they could attain in life.
Drawing from his own journey into public leadership, he challenged the students to believe in their abilities, noting that if he could rise to become the Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government at a young age, they could equally attain such positions and even surpass his achievements.
In a symbolic gesture, the chairman dedicated the award to the students, describing them as the future leaders whose aspirations, determination and commitment would shape the development of society.
He further encouraged them to combine academic excellence with discipline, courage, self-confidence and a strong sense of responsibility, emphasising that success requires deliberate preparation and unwavering determination. In his submission z he donated #500,000 to support the next edition.
Those who accompanied the chairman to receive the award included the Chief of Staff, Hon. Hamdy Mustapha; Supervisory Councillor for Works, Hon. Olowolayemo; Supervisory Councillor for Special Duties, Hon. Adeagbo Adewumi; Special Assistant to the Chairman, Hon. Kazeem Ibuowo; Head of Media, Hon. Aderibigbe Yisahu Ajibola; Mr Adegbite Lateef; and Mr Ayo Omisore.
Signed,
Aderibigbe Yisahu Ajibola
Head Of Media To The Executive Chairman, Ibadan North Local Government
November 5, 2027
