By Wuraola Oyedokun
The Obafemi Awolowo University’s African Pro-Humanity Technology Hub (APTH), in conjunction with the Department of Mechanical Engineering, has conferred the Friend of Humanity Award on Oloye Saheed Oladele, the Baàmẹ̀kọ́ of Ibadanland and Oyo APC guber aspirant. The award ceremony took place at the African Centre for Excellence of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife.
Oloye Saheed Oladele was conferred with the prestigious award alongside other eminent Nigerians, which included the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa; JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede; and Professor Idris Bugaje. The award was given to the recipients in recognition of their sterling service and outstanding contributions to humanity as educational achievers and trailblazers.
Oloye Oladele, in his reaction, thanked the organisers for extending the coveted award to him. He said he felt honoured and privileged to receive the award with some distinguished Nigerians he admires. He reiterated that each award conferred on him poses a challenge to him not to relent in his endeavours that continue to earn him accolades, and this award is not an exception.
Oloye Saheed Oladele was represented at the event by Dr Miftahu Abdulateef of the Physics Department in the university.
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