Encomiums As The Patriots Honours Asiwaju, Asipa, Ogbonnikan, Oke, Others


Accolades pervade the air at the Award Night of The Patriots-Imeko-Afon Local Government which was the climax of the maiden anniversary of the socio-cultural organization on Thursday 28th  of May, this year. 

At the event, the renowned historian and elder statesman Emeritus Professor Anthony Asiwaju was honoured alongside Hon. Albert Asipa, former Executive Chairman of the local government and President of Association of past local government Chairmen of Nigeria (ASELGON), Mr Femi Ogbonnikan, the Consultant to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Media and Chief Olusola Oke, the incumbent Transition Chairman of the Local government and the Aare Ona-Kakanfo of Afonland among other awardees.

According to the statement made available to newsmen and jointly signed  by the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Com. Gbolahan Ige and the Secretary, Com Moses Olabode Idowu reveals that the awardees were singled out for their tremendous contributions and commitment to the ideals of the organization and the betterment of humanity at large.

Worthy of note are other awardees comprising of Dr. Isaac Koleola, Tpl Paul Ayoola, Alh Fatai Akorede, Chief Semiu Usman (ACA), Mrs Victoria Oni and Mrs Agnes Ajani.The rest include Mr Sunday Bankole, Com.Olutunde Aninkan and Com Abel Adekunle Babatunde.

The statement further reveals that The Patriots remains absolutely committed to engender the much needed renaissance in the community. The reason the allegiance “Nothing shall ever discourage us” remains not only her motto but even the guiding principle.

The event which was hosted through virtual means has the presence of HRM Oba B.A.O Olanite (The Onimeko of Imekoland and the traditional authority of the local government) as the Royal Father of the day.

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