The Olusi of Usi-Ekiti, Oba Adedayo Akande, has conferred the maiden Usi Academic Pinnacle Award on the Vice-Chancellor of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI), Professor Babatunde Omojola.
The award was presented during the 45th Usi Day Celebration in recognition of Professor Omojola’s outstanding leadership, selfless service to humanity, and remarkable contributions to community development and national advancement.
Presenting the award, Oba Akande described Professor Omojola as a worthy ambassador of Usi-Ekiti and the first indigene of the community to attain the position of Vice-Chancellor. He commended the Vice-Chancellor for his exemplary achievements in academia and administration, noting that his accomplishments have become a source of pride and inspiration to the people of Usi-Ekiti, particularly the younger generation.
The monarch also praised Professor Omojola’s transformational leadership at BOUESTI and urged him to sustain the initiatives that have earned him widespread admiration within and beyond the community.
Responding to the honour, an emotional Professor Omojola expressed profound appreciation to the people of Usi-Ekiti for the recognition. He dedicated the award to the memory of his late father, Pa John Dada Omojola, whom he described as a disciplined teacher whose values and guidance laid the foundation for his success.
The Vice-Chancellor reaffirmed his commitment to the development of his community and announced plans to facilitate the establishment of a BOUESTI Study Centre in Usi-Ekiti before the end of August 2026.
The event was attended by prominent personalities, members of the academia and distinguished sons and daughters of Usi-Ekiti.
Several dignitaries who spoke at the event described the award as a fitting recognition of Professor Omojola’s exemplary leadership, academic excellence, and commitment to the development of his community and society at large.
