Dr. Adetola Salau, Special Adviser to Executive Governor Of Kwara State on Education celebrated excellence at the just concluded Kwara State Education Conference, held on November 14 at the Banquet Hall in Ilorin.
The groundbreaking event brought together the best minds in education to chart a transformative path for youth empowerment through STEAM education.
As part of this remarkable event, Salau said her office had the privilege of honouring individuals who have significantly contributed to advancing education in Kwara State and beyond.
According to Salau,the awardees represent the pinnacle of dedication, innovation, and impact in their respective fields.
‘We extend our heartfelt congratulations and deepest appreciation to: Her Excellency, Ambassador Professor Olufolake Abdulrazaq, the First Lady of Kwara State, for her unwavering support for education and her visionary leadership, Professor Wahab Egbewole SAN, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, for his exceptional contributions to academia and student development, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Alade Jimoh, Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University, for his leadership and commitment to fostering educational excellence, Mr. Nurudeen Lawal, Team Lead/Founder of Quality Education Development Associates (QEDA), for his dedication to enhancing the quality of education, Mr. Ezekiel Bamigboye, Sales Manager, Global Channel and Partnerships at DigitalEd, for his efforts in promoting digital education solutions, Mrs. Ronke Soyombo, Special Adviser on Education to the Governor of Ogun State, for her impactful contributions to education policy and reform, Mrs. Dele Tejuoso, CEO of WifiCombat Academy, for her work in integrating technology into education.
Others are Mrs. Lambe K.A., Director of Quality Assurance, Ministry of Education, Kwara State, for her commitment to upholding educational standards, Mr. Mohammed Baba Salihu SP, Principal of All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS), for his leadership in secondary education, Dr. (Mrs.) Fowowe Patience Adetoun, Founder of Effective International College, for her dedication to providing quality education in Kwara State, Prof. AbdulRazzaq AbdulMajeed Alaro, mni, FIFP, FCPA, M.IoD, a multi award winning scholar and Professor of Law, Shariah Consultant, Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and an internationally certified arbitrator, ACIArb, MCIArb (UK) and CIAE (Dubai) , mni, for his academic excellence and service to the education sector, Mr Martin Akhanemeh, Branch Comptroller, West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination(WASSCE), for his valuable contributions to education and innovation, Dr. (Mrs.) Suhurat Ikeola Olatinwo, MCPN, MNCS, MAITP, MNIWIIT, FIPMD, lecturer at the Computer Science Department, Faculty of Communication and Information Science, The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Kwara State, for her expertise and commitment to advancing technical education, Mr. Kayode Ishola, Special Assistant on Digital Innovation to the Governor of Kwara State, for driving digital transformation in education, Ogbeni Seun David Ogunniyi Adato, Kwara State House of Assembly member representing Ojomu/Balogun Constituency, Dr. Alexander Gbenga Ogundele, a lecturer at Kware State College of Education (Technical) Lafiagi for his scholarly contributions and dedication to education, Abdullateef Hikmah Atinuke, student and beneficiary of the Kwara state free summer coding and digital literacy boot camp, Mr. Abubakar Wahab Ishola, teacher and participant of Global Educators program organized by IHS in partnership with Limitless Space Institue for his efforts in supporting educational growth in the state.
The SA on education said these individuals have set the bar high, inspiring others to contribute towards the betterment of education.
‘Their achievements align with our vision of a future-ready education system—one that equips Nigerian youth with the skills and knowledge to thrive in an ever-evolving global landscape.We are immensely grateful for their contributions and look forward to further collaboration as we continue to build an inclusive, innovative, and transformative education system in Kwara State and beyond.Together, we are shaping the future of education’
