Samuel Olaniyan (Ag. Editor)

The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa along with three distinguished Ikale citizens, will be honoured in December during the 5th edition of the Ikale Awards.

The organisers of the awards, Ikale News, announced that nominees for 15 other categories are currently being voted on. However, the Special Recognition for Excellence category is not open for voting.

Governor Aiyedatiwa

The honorees in this category are: Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa; NADECO chieftain, Dr. Amos Akingba; transport management expert, Mr. Segun Obayendo; retired professor of accounting at the University of Lagos, Prof. Eddy Omolehinwa; and the Vice-Chancellor of the Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa.

See full list of nominees for Ikale Awards 2024

In a statement, Ikale News publisher, Dr. Bolu John Folayan, explained that the non-voting category was established 20 years ago to honour exceptional Ikale citizens and non-Ikale individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of humanity.

The award scheme, which began in 1993 at the University of Lagos, has been held only three times since then to maintain its prestige and quality. The last awards were presented about 18 years ago.

According to Dr. Folayan, this year’s ceremony will take place on Friday, December 27, in Okitipupa. Voting for the 15 different categories will continue until October 30. Among the nominees are Dr. Remi Olatubora, SAN; Mr. Nimbe Ayenuyo; Dr. Seinde Fadeni-Oladapo; Prof. Salewa Olafioye; Prof. Francis Igbasan; Senator Jimoh Ibrahim; Sir Demola Suzi; Hon. Jimi Odimayo; Hon. Chris Ayebusiwa; Chief Tola Emaye; Awawa FM; Mr. Fred Adekugbe; Engr. Felix Ayejunikanwa; Barrister Philip Ogunjumelo; and three traditional rulers—the Ahaba of Ajagba, the Halu of Aye, and the Abodi of Ikale.

Other nominees include Chief S.E. Lupo; Kingdom Heritage School; St. Williams Primary School; Ofedepede High School; MMGS Old Students Association; Stella Maris College Old Students Association; Princess Oladunni Odu; Prof. Oladunjoye; Prof. Abiola Iduwole (née Ijose); Dr. Akinkinmi Oresanya (Omosanya Hospital); Mr. I.C.M. Okeke (Sinako Pharmacy); Dr. Jide Adewinle; and the Urhobo Progressive Union in Ikaleland.

One of the highlights of the awards is the Biripo Dance Competition, where the star prize has been doubled. The winner will now go home with a trophy, to be kept permanently.

Visit ikalenews.com or Ikale News Facebook page to vote and for more details