Award of UNILORIN Ambassador: Ogbomoso Recreation Club congratulates Asipa Ogbomosoland, Sir Adekunle, calls him ‘illustrious son’

Award of UNILORIN Ambassador: Ogbomoso Recreation Club congratulates Asipa Ogbomosoland, Sir Adekunle, calls him ‘illustrious son’

Yinka ADETUNJI

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Ogbomoso Recreation Club (ORC) has extended warm congratulations to the Asipa of Ogbomosoland Sir Chief Olusegun A. Adekunle on the conferment of the prestigious award of “Alumnus Unilorin Ambassador” on him by the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara state.

This congratulatory message is contained in a statement signed by Prof Atiba Adeniran Samuel, the general secretary of the association.

“On behalf of the President and the entire membership of Ogbomoso Recreation Club (ORC), Ogbomoso, we extend our warmest congratulations to our highly esteemed and respected member, Sir Olusegun A. Adekunle, on the conferment of the prestigious ‘Alumnus Unilorin Ambassador’ Award by the University of Ilorin, Ilorin.”

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Sir Adekunle is one of the over 50s alumni of the University of Ilorin to be honoured Monday, August 17, 2026, as part of the university’s golden jubilee anniversary under the category Distinguished Alumni and Ambassadors Award ceremony. The programme starts at 10 a.m. at the University Auditorium.

Sir Olusegun Adekunle is quoted as the first alumnus of the institution to appointed Permanent Secretary in the Federal Civil Service.

“This distinguished recognition is a well-deserved honour in acknowledgment of his remarkable accomplishments and outstanding contributions to national development, particularly as the first alumnus of the University of Ilorin to be appointed a Permanent Secretary in the Federal Civil Service,” the statement by ORC added.

It further describes the award as a source of pride to Ogbomoso and more particularly the ORC noting it’s a demonstration of his diligence and excellence.

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“Your elevation to this distinguished position represents not only a personal achievement but also a source of immense pride to the University of Ilorin, Ogbomoso community, and indeed the entire membership of Ogbomoso Recreation Club. It is a testament to your dedication, excellence, integrity, and commitment to public service.

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“As you receive this prestigious award, we celebrate your remarkable journey and the exemplary legacy you continue to build. We are particularly proud that such an accomplished personality is a valued member, Board of Trustees of our Club.

“Once again, congratulations, Sir, on this well-deserved recognition. We pray that God Almighty will continue to grant you wisdom, good health, fulfilment, and greater accomplishments as you continue to distinguish yourself in service to humanity and the nation.

“Congratulations to a worthy Ambassador and an illustrious son of Ogbomoso.”

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