By Sunday Olatunji
The Oodua Youth Coalition was on Friday honoured Engr.Toyin Ojo,FNSE, the Executive Chairman of Ado-Central Local Council Development Area(LCDA) Ado Ekiti, as Iconic Philanthropist of the Year.
The Coalition hosted its 2025 Annual Public Lecture and Award ceremony, themed “Blending Culture with Creativity & Craft,” at the Ondo State International Culture and Event Centre, Igbatoro Road, Alagbaka ,Akure.The event recognized individuals who have excelled in various fields of human endeavours and was attended by prominent dignitaries from politics, business, education, and youth organization .
In his welcome remarks, Amb.Tayo Oluyi, the National President of the coalition congratulated the awardees ,commending their remarkable contributions to the upliftment of people’s lives and society.He urged the youth to be creative and explore the rich yoruba culture to create wealth.
Presenting the award to Engr. Ojo ,Chief Sehinde Arogbofa felicitated him for being recognized by the youth as a generous philanthropist.He urged him to continue his commendable works which have distinguished him among his peers and earned him the award.”Do not relent in your efforts to make life more liveable for your people “
In his acceptance speech, Engr. Ojo, represented by his wife, Mrs.Mary Martha Toyin- Ojo, expressed gratitude to the Coalition for acknowledging his life-changing projects and initiatives in his council area. He reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing the living standards of his people and charged the youth to remain united and focused in promoting the Yoruba culture.
“I assure you that my administration will remain committed to addressing the needs and aspirations of my people. We are elected to add value and stand in the gaps where necessary I will continue to be there for them,” Engr. Ojo stated.
The ceremony featured cultural performances,a lecture, award presentations, and was attended by top council officials, including Vice Chairman, Alhaji Babatunde Onipede, Princess Adenike Adeleye (Secretary), Head of Local Council Development Administration (HLA) Mr. Segun Olabiyi, Chief of Staff to the Chairman Hon. Sunday Ibitoye,Directors, among others.
