Veteran journalist, Bola Ogunlayi bags university alumni grand patron award
Segun Showunmi in Ibadan
The South West Bureau Chief of the Times Nigeria Magazine, Mr Bola Ogunlayi has been conferred with the Grand Patron Award of the Ekiti State University (EKSU) Alumni Association, Oyo State Chapter.
Penpushing reports that the alumni association explained that the award, was in recognition of Ogunlayi’s contributions, constant leadership roles and sacrifices towards the development of the body.
The Vice -Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Professor Edward Olanipekun who presented the award at a colourful ceremony attested to the justification of the honour of the recipient.
“I can attest to the qualities espoused in honour of Mr Ogunlayi today, we both served as members of the University Governing Council but he was my employer during the period. He served diligently with intelligent contributions and had a sound judgement on issues .A credible personality. I am proud of his activities”, Olanipekun emphasised
Penpushing further reports that, chairman of the Oyo State Chapter of the association, Comrade Adebayo Blessing said the chapter was proud to have Ogunlayi as a leader who at various times have served the association with outstanding record of performances.
“He was once the Chairman of the Oyo State Chapter before his election into the national positions including but not limited to, the National Secretary, Public Relations Officer and later the National President of the EKSU Alumni”,Adebayo added.
Penpushing also reports that in a lecture delivered to mark the end of the year and award ceremony of the chapter’s alumni, former member of the House of Representatives, Congressman, Bimbo Daramola challenged the university authorities to rise to the challenge of grooming graduates that can match up with the rising challenge of this century.
The ex -lawmaker said that the emerging trend in the world university was to produce fast thinking graduates that could add value to the technology of emerging space and technology.
“Its only that academic exercise and curriculum that could prepare them as world best, I am happy the Vice Chancellor who is physically present here would work along this line because he understands it”, Daramola said
Penpushing reports that, Tayo Adegunju was inaugurated as secretary while award of recognition was also bestowed on some distinguished members which include the immediate past chapter chairman, Ade Adeloye, the incumbent Chairman, Adebayo Blessing, Tayo Adegunju, Mrs Olayinka, and Tola Johnson among others.
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