The Baameko of Ibadanland, Chief Saheed Oladele, has been conferred with the award of ‘Face of Oyo Youths’ by the Association of Tutorial School Operators (ATSO), Oyo State chapter.
The award, which was presented to Oladele during the grand finale of the association’s week on Saturday, was in recognition of the Erudite Group of Schools chairman’s contributions to education and youth development in Oyo State and Nigeria at large.
The national president of ATSO, Mr Dotun Sodunke, praised Oladele’s brilliance and vision, describing the award as a vote of confidence in Oloye Oladele’s governorship aspiration.
According to Sodunke, the award is also symbolic of the politician’s “youthfulness and vigour to emancipate Oyo State politically, socially, and economically.”
He expressed delight at Oladele’s entry into the governorship race, stating that he would bring a wave of meaningful change to the system.
Receiving the award, the Baameko of Ibadanland thanked the organisers for the honour bestowed upon him, saying, “This award is very dear to my heart because it is truly a vote of confidence from my colleagues.”
He urged the government to accord ATSO recognition, similar to that given to other school owners in the country.
The award ceremony was graced by dignitaries, including the state Commissioner for Education, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, and the senator for Oyo South district, Chief Sarafadeen Alli.
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