The Ibarapa Critical Stakeholders Forum (ICSF) will on Saturday, August 22, 2026, host its Grand Reception and Recognition Ceremony in Honour of Distinguished Ibarapa Sons and Daughters at the Damola Event Centre, Orita, Eruwa, Oyo State, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
The event is aimed at celebrating outstanding sons and daughters of Ibarapaland who have distinguished themselves through contributions to public service, leadership, academia, security and national development.
Leading the list of honourees as the Principal Honouree is the Oyo State Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Adenike Ayobami Fasina, mni. Other notable honourees include Major General Ayobami Fadairo, General Officer Commanding 82 Mechanised Division of the Nigerian Army, and Hon. Justice Yemi Saubana Adekunle of the Oyo State High Court of Justice.
The recognition will also honour distinguished academics, including Prof. Peter Olamakinde Olapegba, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan; Prof. Olanrewaju Ademola Olaniyan, Vice-Chancellor of Emmanuel Alayande University of Education; and Prof. Akinola Kehinde Akinlabi, Rector of Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora.
Other honourees include Engr. Olufemi Emmanuel Dare, Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State; CP Hammed Sule, Force Communication Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja; Mrs. Funmilayo Bosede Akintunde, Registrar of Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa; and Mr. Jacob Olusegun Olaewe, Bursar of the Federal College of Education, Okene.
The forum will also recognise Mrs. Adejuwon Bolatito Sekinah, FCA, Bursar of Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa, alongside several Permanent Secretaries, including Dr. Kafilat Adefunke Hamzat, Prince Imran Adegoke Adenrele, Mr. Muyiwa Sunday Olagoke, Mr. Zacheaus Olawale Olaniyan, Mr. Biliaminu Oketade Aderinto, Mr. Oluwatosin Adekunle Aderibigbe and Dr. Mofoluwake Moriyike Ibitoye.
Expected at the ceremony are the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, members of the State Executive Council, traditional rulers and other distinguished personalities. The gathering is expected to provide an opportunity to celebrate achievements and strengthen connections among indigenes and stakeholders of Ibarapaland.
The Ibarapa Critical Stakeholders Forum, a non-partisan and community-oriented platform, is committed to promoting unity, sustainable socio-economic development, youth mentorship and strategic engagement for the advancement of Ibarapaland. The event is being organised by its Media and Publicity Committee.
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