Baàmẹ̀kọ́ of Ibadanland, Oloye Saheed Oladele, bags Face of Oyo Youths Award – The Nation Newspaper

The Baàmẹ̀kọ́ of Ibadanland and Chairman/CEO, Erudite Group of Schools, Oloye Saheed Oladele has been conferred with the award of the ‘Face of Oyo Youths’ by the Association of Tutorial School Operators, Oyo State Chapter.

The award which was conferred on Oloye Oladele during the grand finale of the Association’s Week on Saturday 12th of April, 2025 was in recognition of Baàmẹ̀kọ́’s numerous contributions to education and youth development in Oyo State in particular and Nigeria in general.

The association, which consists of 120 tutorial schools, regards the award as a vote of confidence on Oloye Oladele’s gubernatorial aspiration stating that it is also ‘symbolic of his youthfulness and vigor to emancipate Oyo State politically, socially and economically’.

In his address, the national president of ATSO, Comrade Dotun Sodunke, publicly praised Oloye Oladele’s brilliance and vision. He noted his deep admiration for Baàmẹ̀kọ́’s entry into the gubernatorial race, stating that he would bring a wave of meaningful change to the system.

While receiving the award, “the Baameko of Ibadanland thanked the organizers for the honour bestowed upon him, he said, “this award is very dear to my heart because it is truly a vote of confidence from my colleagues”. He also enjoined the government to give ATOS its due recognition like other school owners in the country.

Dignitaries present at the award ceremony include the Honourable Commissioner of Education, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, Distinguished Senator Sarafadeen Alli, the Executive Chairman of Ona Ara Local Government Area, the ATSO National Executive, Oyo State ATSO Governor, Mr Adedeji Olayiwola and a host of other prominent guests.

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