Baàmẹ̀kọ́ of Ibadanland, Oloye Saheed Oladele, Receives Prestigious ‘Face of Oyo Youths’ Award.
Ibadan, Oyo State — April 15, 2025
The Baàmẹ̀kọ́ of Ibadanland and Chairman/CEO of Erudite Group of Schools, Oloye Saheed Oladele, has been honoured with the distinguished Face of Oyo Youths award by the Association of Tutorial School Operators (ATSO), Oyo State Chapter.
The award presentation took place at the grand finale of the association’s weeklong celebration, held on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
The honour was conferred in recognition of Oloye Oladele’s unwavering commitment to educational excellence and his impactful contributions to youth development in Oyo State and beyond.
According to ATSO, which represents over 120 tutorial institutions in the state, the award also reflects a broader endorsement of Oloye Oladele’s vision and leadership qualities.
The association described him as a symbol of youth-driven transformation with the vigor and innovation needed to drive Oyo State’s development across key sectors.
Delivering his remarks at the ceremony, ATSO National President, Comrade Dotun Sodunke, commended Oloye Oladele for his brilliance, forward-thinking leadership, and inspiring entrance into public service. He emphasized that the association views Oladele as a catalyst for meaningful change in the political, social, and economic spheres.
In his acceptance speech, Oloye Oladele expressed deep appreciation for the recognition, describing it as a heartfelt vote of confidence from professional colleagues in the educational space. He urged the government to accord ATSO the same recognition and support enjoyed by other education stakeholders, acknowledging the vital role tutorial schools play in nation-building.
The event attracted an array of distinguished personalities, including the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Professor Salihu Adelabu; Distinguished Senator Sarafadeen Alli; the Executive Chairman of Ona Ara Local Government; members of the ATSO National Executive Council; the Oyo State ATSO Governor, Mr. Adedeji Olayiwola; and other notable dignitaries.
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