In recognition of his contributions towards promotion of peace and humanitarian services, a renowned philanthropist and educationist, Dr. Akande Kazeem Babatunde has bagged an award from the Rotary Club of Ibadan.
Akande was awarded on Thursday evening at the awards ceremony of the Rotary Club of Ibadan. The club leadership noted that this honour bestowed on him was due to his commitment towards promotion of peace and championing of humanitarian services in the country.
The event took place at the Rotary Club house, Iyaganku , Ibadan , the Oyo state capital during the Rotary Club of Ibadan Gala night and award.
Awardees at the event include former deputy governor of Oyo state, Gbolarumi Hazeem, Chairman, Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, Isiaka Olagunju, Registrar, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Professor Josiah Ajiboye, Director General Abuja and Lagos Liason office, Hon. Ezekiel Temitope Oladimeji, President, Ohaneze Ndigbo, Oyo state chapter, Chief Ndubiusi Okorie, Past President Rotary Club of Ibadan- Challenge and founder Akande Tunde Movement ATM; Rotn Kazeem Akande, Past President, Rotary Club of Ibadan Jericho- Metro, Samuel Kolawole Chief Executive Officer, Omotayo Charity Foundation, Olapeju Agunbiade, Chief Executive Officer, Atinutobi Foundation, Kikelomo Idowu and Past Assistant Governor, Rotary Club of Ibadan, Isaac Ajibike among others.
Speaking with Nigerian Tribune, Akande expressed his appreciation towards the recognition, while he pledged to give more support towards the promotion of peace in the society. Akande was joined by friends and well wishers to celebrate this award.
They include; League of past presidents of Rotary Club of Ibadan-Challenge, Rotn Mujidat Rafiu, Rotn Kunle Awotiku, Rotn Sheu Tijani, Rotn Akande Yusuf, Past Rotaract District Representatives; Olanrewaju Olowu and Gbolahan Opeyemi Olaleye, Rotn Farayola Hammed, Damilola Olalekan Alayande, Past Rotaract President The Polytechnic of Ibadan; Odufuwa Omotoke Anita; Past Rotaract President Ring-Road Alabi Grace, Com. Tunde Adeoye, Rotn Akande Jamiu, , and other members of the Rotary Club of Ibadan-Challenge.
Also speaking with Nigerian Tribune, the President Rotary Club of Ibadan, Rotarian Kolawole Shittu noted that the award is held in recognition of the awardees contribution to the society. Shittu further explained that the award is reserved for people who have helped in providing humanitarian services to people in their respective communities.
He described Akande as a person who have played a vital roles in the promotion of peace in the clubs district and community as a whole. Rotn Shittu noted that Akande is one of the district leader of Rotary club who had performed very well in peace.