The Ibarapa Critical Stakeholders Forum (ICSF) will on Saturday, August 22, 2026, host its “Grand Reception and Recognition Ceremony in Honour of Distinguished Ibarapa Sons and Daughters” at the Damola Event Centre, opposite Baptist Grammar School, Lanlate Road, Orita, Eruwa, Oyo State, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
The event is designed to celebrate outstanding sons and daughters of Ibarapaland for their contributions to public service, leadership, academia, security, and national development.
Leading the honourees as Principal Honouree is the Oyo State Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Adenike Ayobami Fasina, mni.
Other distinguished honourees include:
Major General Ayobami Fadairo, General Officer Commanding, 82 Mechanised Division, Nigerian Army;
Hon. Justice Yemi Saubana Adekunle, Oyo State High Court of Justice;
Prof. Peter Olamakinde Olapegba, 14th Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan;
Prof. Olanrewaju Ademola Olaniyan, Vice-Chancellor, Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo;
Prof. Akinola Kehinde Akinlabi, Rector, Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora;
Engr. Olufemi Emmanuel Dare, Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State;
CP Hammed Sule, Force Communication Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja;
Mrs. Funmilayo Bosede Akintunde, Registrar, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa;
Mr. Jacob Olusegun Olaewe, Bursar, Federal College of Education, Okene;
Mrs. Adejuwon Bolatito Sekinah, FCA, Bursar, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa;
And Permanent Secretaries including Dr. (Mrs.) Kafilat Adefunke Hamzat, Prince Imran Adegoke Adenrele, JP, Mr. Muyiwa Sunday Olagoke, Mr. Zacheaus Olawale Olaniyan, Mr. Biliaminu Oketade Aderinto, Mr. Oluwatosin Adekunle Aderibigbe, and Dr. Mofoluwake Moriyike Ibitoye.
Expected dignitaries at the event include the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly; members of the State Executive Council; traditional rulers; and other distinguished personalities.
ICSF is a non-partisan, community-oriented platform committed to unity, sustainable socio-economic development, youth mentorship, and strategic engagement for the advancement of Ibarapaland.
