All Set for 4th Edition of Journalist Olawale Ogunbusola School Competition and Awards in Ibadan
Preparations have reached top gear for the highly anticipated 4th edition of the Journalist Olawale Ogunbusola School Competition and Awards, scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the prestigious National Museum of Unity, Aleshinloye, Ibadan.
In a press statement released on Tuesday by the convener, journalist and education advocate Olawale Ogunbusola, the event is described as an annual platform aimed at enhancing students’ educational competence, building their confidence, and providing exposure to real-world intellectual and social engagement. It also seeks to honour distinguished individuals who have contributed significantly in various professional spheres.
According to Ogunbusola, the initiative represents a personal and societal commitment to building a more informed, inspired, and responsible generation of young Nigerians through education and recognition of excellence.
Dignitaries, Speakers, and Special Guests
The event will be co-chaired by Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Chief Press Secretary to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and Hon. Kunle Olatunji, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Senator representing Oyo Central.
Also gracing the event as Fathers of the Day are Dr. Babatunde Balogun Oruomeniowo, Chairman, Prince 89.7FM Ibadan, and Pastor Tayo Olatunji.
Other notable special guests expected include Comrade Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro, Oyo State Trade Union Chairman, Mrs. Bosede Sodiq, Senior Special Assistant on Broadcast Media to the Oyo State Governor, Mr. Adetunji Lam-Adesina, CEO of 11-11-12 and son of late Oyo State Governor, Elder Babatunde Oloyede, CAF Competition Manager and former Director, Oyo State Sports Council, Mrs. Oriyomi Pamela Otuka, Zonal Director, National Commission for Museums and Monuments, South West, Dr. Oyetunji Oluokun, ENT Specialist, LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Mrs. Olaide Turner-Moyet, Director, Alliance Française, Ibadan, Mr. Johnson Awodeji, Registrar (Exams), Oyo State Ministry of Education as well as Representatives of SQI College of ICT & Robotics, Max-African Publishers, K-Dray, and Ige Sam
The guest speakers for the 2025 edition are Professor Kehinde Jacob Ayantayo, Professor of Religion, Ethics and Sociology, University of Ibadan, Engr. Dr. Anthony Adeniji, Chief Executive Director, Buff-I-Limited, and Mr. Olagunju Adelayo, Assistant Director, Medical Social Services, University of Ibadan.
They are scheduled to speak on critical and trending issues such as “Combating Fire and Flood Menace”, “When Will Religious Crisis End?” and “Addressing Cultism Among Students”
These topics will be discussed in a global context, highlighting implications for Nigeria, Africa, and the broader international community.
Ten public and private secondary schools, duly approved by the Oyo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, are set to participate, including Springs of Wisdom, Kulodi, New Ife Road, Ibadan,St. Louis Grammar School, Mokola, Lord’s Banner School, Ile Tuntun, Ogungbade, Community College High School, Alarere, Lantem Private School, Gbagi, Outstanding Basic Academy School, Amuloko, Immanuel College High School, UI Road, Qiblah School, Aleshinloye, Bashorun-Oojo High School, Ibadan, and Unique Private School, General Gas, Ibadan
Honouring Excellence
The 2025 Awards segment will recognise a host of outstanding individuals, including Rotimi Agboluaje, Reporter, The Guardian Newspaper, Adewale Owoade, Camera Reporter, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Pastor Adewale Adeiwa, Head of Operations 1 and Traffic/Accounts, Prince FM, Ms. Mercy Omoki, Regional Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, Gbagi,Dr. Stephen Oyedele, Community Development Advocate, Hon. Oyejide Adeniyi, 2027 Egbeda House of Assembly aspirant, Mrs. Opeyemi Adabaale, Founder, Springs of Wisdom Schools, and ten other trailblazers across education, media, business, and civic engagement.
Date is Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Venue is National Museum of Unity, Aleshinloye, Ibadan, and Time: Arrival of schools begins by 8:00 AM; Lectures and award sessions commence by 9:30 AM
Host/Anchor: Former Jamz 100.1FM presenter, Adeola Ibrahim.
Over 250 participants including students, educators, public figures, and media professionals are expected at the event.
