The Igbomina Youth Assembly has honoured the Director of Corporate Affairs, University of Ilorin, Mr Kunle Akogun, in recognition of his outstanding contributions and sustained support for the development of Igbomina land and its youth.
The recognition was presented last Saturday (November 14, 2026) ,during the Assembly’s 15th Anniversary celebration, held at Igbomina House, Ganmo, in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The anniversary celebration, which featured fundraising, the launch of a magazine and awards presentation, was held under the theme, *“The Youth as Catalyst for Economic Prosperity in Igbomina Land.”*
Speaking at the ceremony,the National President of Omo Obile Igbomina, Sir Bisi Fakayode, who was the Chief Host, commended the Assembly for sustaining a platform that promotes youth participation in community development. He urged Igbomina youths to remain committed to unity, leadership, entrepreneurship and the socio-economic advancement of their homeland.
He also acknowledged the contributions of individuals such as Akogun, noting that community development requires the collective efforts of well-meaning sons and daughters of Igbomina land.
Speaking earlier, the National President of the Igbomina Youth Assembly, Mr Oyinloye Oluwasogo Kehinde, expressed appreciation to individuals and organisations that had supported the Assembly over the years. He described Akogun as a worthy supporter of the youth, whose contributions had encouraged the Assembly in its pursuit of youth development and community advancement.
He called on other well-meaning individuals to emulate such gestures by investing in initiatives that would create opportunities for young people and promote the progress of Igbomina land.
Responding, Mr Akogun expressed appreciation to the Igbomina Youth Assembly for the recognition, describing it as an encouragement to do more for his community.
He said that the development of Igbomina land remained a collective responsibility, stressing that the youth constituted an important resource in driving social, economic and human capital development.
Mr Akogun reaffirmed his commitment to supporting initiatives that promote unity, education, youth empowerment and community development. He also congratulated the Assembly on its 15th anniversary, urging its leadership and members to sustain the vision and ideals upon which the organisation was established.
