Akogun bags IYAss award of service excellence
By Abubakar Imam
In an obviously befitting prelude to his upcoming official installation as the Chief Akogun of Oke-Ode Kingdom in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State in December, the Director of Corporate Affairs, University of Ilorin, Mr Kunle Akogun, has continued to garner more awards of excellence.
The latest of these awards is from the Igbomina Youth Assembly (IYAss), which, in a letter dated October 3, 2026, disclosed its decision to confer an “Award of Excellence in Promoting Education Among Igbomina Students” on the veteran journalist on Saturday, November 14, 2025 at the Igbomina House, Ganmo, to mark its 15th anniversary.
Only last Thursday (November 5, 2026), the Chief Akogun of Oke-Ode Land and Secretary to the Oke-Ode Traditional Council (also known as Elesa-in-Council) was honoured with an Awatd of Excellence by the popular Curious Television Network.
In the letter signed by the Secretary of the Central Planning Committee of its 15th Anniversary Celebration, Princess Opeyemi Adegbite, the IYA explained that the award is another testament to Mr Akogun’s notable contributions to educational development and commitment to supporting the academic growth and advancement of youths in Igbomina land
The letter stated further that the IYA considers itself privileged to celebrate the achievements of the foremost media professional and to recognise the positive impacts of his enormous contributions to the educational development of the people of Igbomina land, especially the youth, over the years.
Mr Akogun, who is the first substantive Director of Corporate Affairs, University of Ilorin, has in recent times been decorated with several honours and awards in recognition of his professionalism, industry and patriotism.
