…Akin Alabi, Otuka, Adewole, TUC, others to grace event at National Museum of Unity
IBADAN — Several influential politicians, scholars, industry experts, entertainers and association leaders are expected at the 5th edition of the Journalist Olawale Ogunbusola School Competition, Public Lecture and Awards.
The 3-in-1 education and awards event is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the National Museum of Unity, Aleshinloye, Ibadan.Chairman of the organizing committee and elder brother of the convener, Pastor Tayo Olatunji, said this year’s edition will x-ray the nation’s socio-economic challenges, including insecurity and the impact of global wars on the Nigerian economy.
Olatunji, whose younger brother is a reporter with Silverbird Television, said the initiative has in the last four years served as a template for government reforms and professional solutions, adding that a deeper diagnosis this year will help unlock the nation’s prosperity.
The annual event brings together students, experts and stakeholders, and also honours individuals who have contributed positively to various sectors.He announced three lead speakers for the topical discussions: Acting HOD and Senior Lecturer, KolaDaisi University, Ibadan, Oluwatoyese Oyetade; International Security and Forensic Expert, Dr Yusuf Oladele; and Chief Executive Officer, Max-African Publishers, Mr Ayodeji Alimi. They will speak on “Global War on Nigeria’s Economy”, “State Police”, and “Effect of Piracy on Creative Economy”, respectively.
Dignitaries expected include Chairman, House Committee on Works, House of Representatives and member representing Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency, Hon. Akin Alabi; Deputy Majority Leader and member representing Egbeda State Constituency, Hon. Samson Babalola; Oyo ADP gubernatorial candidate, Hon. Kunle Olatunji; and Auditor, Yari 774 Initiative for Asiwaju, Oyo State Chapter, Hon. Temitope Olawoyin.
Others are Secretary, Oyo State Trade Union Congress, Comrade Babatunde Balogun; Chairperson, Customs Wives Association of Nigeria, Oyo/Osun Area Command, Mrs Omowumi Adewole; South West Director, National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Mrs Oriyomi Pamela Otuka; Chief Coordinator, Catch Them Young Initiative, Mrs Ayodeni Aluko; and former President, National Association of Polytechnic Students, Comrade Benedict Olalere, among others.
According to the Chairman, 25 individuals will be honoured, including Chairman, NUJ Correspondent Chapel, Oyo State, Yinka Adeniran; former SSA on Print Media to Bayelsa Governor, Soji Ajibola; Professional Accountant and Politician, Comrade Olawale Olaleye; retired Principal, CHS Airport, Mrs Monsurat Abiola Olajire; The Nation Correspondent, Segun Showunmi; Head of Programmes, Adamimogo 105.1FM, Olusina Olabode; Chairman, Leo Boxing Club, Oyo State, Prince Omoniyi Azeez; Adeola Bankola of Fresh FM, and other captains of industry.
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