Ondo Permanent Secretary, Dr Akindele Ige To Receive Lifetime Achievement in Education Development Sept 27
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Dr Akindele Ige would be conferred with the prestigious honour of Lifetime Achievement in Education Development award, in the 2026 edition of the Sunshine State Achievers Award.
Dr Akindele is one public servant that rises through ranks and files in the service of Ondo State before his present position as Permanent Secretary.
The ceremony would be held at the OSDPC Event Centre, IJapo Estate, Akure, on the 27th September, as part of the line up activities celebrating the 8th anniversary of the PATH NEWS Magazine and Sunshine State Achivers Award 2026 edition.
The program is expected to draw dignitaries from across the state and beyond, of which penciled down Dr Akindele Ige for the highest honor of LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT.
In the poll conducted by the Award Planning Committee, he beats others selected for this category of the award, having polled the highest votes cast.
In a Press Statement released by the Planning Committee, the nomination of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education was by popular request based on his exemplary leadership, outstanding contributions to civil service development, high level of integrity, incorruptible posture, diligence in service among others live touching initiatives while serving the state in different positions.
Part of the activities line up for the program includes public Lecture titled ” 2027:Poll: Godfathers, Money Politics And Electoral Violence In Nigeria: Effect on Free and Fair Elections” to be delivered by Pastor St Rufus Olalere.
Launching of the Pathcare Leadership Foundation, Unveiling of Special Brochure, Award presentation among others side attractions will form part of the activities celebrating PATH @ 8 and the 2026 Sunshine State Achivers Award.
His Excellency, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, Governor of Ondo State is expected at the occasion as Chief Host and Special Guest of Honour.
The well celebrated Sunshine State Achivers Award would be chaired by Dr Thomas Wilson -Ikubese, the CMD of Skye Hospital and former Presidential Aspirant, and co-chaired by Chief Akindele Omole, the Bobaselu of Odigbo Kingdom, Otunba Benji Oloye is the Chief Launcher.
All prominent personalities expected at the event include APC State Chairman, Hon Kolawole Babatunde, Sir Olusegun Odusola, Head of Service, Prof Bayo Ilawole, Permanent Secretary, Ondo State Local Government Service Commission, Comrade Fredrick Akinrinlola, NULGE President Ondo State,, CEO/DG of OSRC Media Group, Mr Kenneth Odusola -Stevenson among others personalities.
