By Saheed Afolabi
Over 30 individuals were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the community at the inaugural edition of the Constituency Awards, organized by the Constituency Forum.
The awards ceremony honored trailblazers from various sectors for their positive impact on the lives of residents and their dedication to community growth.
Idris Lasisi, Chairman of the Constituency Awards Committee, explained that the awards aimed to celebrate exceptional people who have significantly contributed to the community’s development.
Olalekan Musa, Convener of the Constituency Forum, stated that the organization was established over four years ago to contribute to the development of Isolo and Ejigbo. He highlighted the Forum’s past initiatives, including providing JAMB forms to students.
Among the award recipients were prominent figures such as Otunba Henry Ajomale, former chairman of the Lagos Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN); Monsurudeen Bello (OBE), Chairman of Ejigbo LCDA; Shamsudeen Olaleye, former chairman of Isolo LCDA; Olawale Cole; and Dr. Paul Fregene, SLG of Ejigbo LCDA.
Award Winners by Category:
Humanitarian/Leadership: Dr. Segun Musa, Amb. Eze Njoku, Dr. Paul Fregene, Hon. Muniru Abiodun, Mr Shamsudeen Olaleye (Shammeh), Hon. Ganiu Johnson, Hon. Ladi Ajomale, Mr Peter Ajayi
Outstanding Service Award: Comrade Sodiq Lawal, Alhaja Mojisola Abass, Dr. Olatunde Olusunmade
Lifetime Achievement Award: Otunba Henry Ajomale
Royal Award: HRM Oba Morufu Adisa Ojoola, HRM Chief Wasiu Arowoye
Community Service Award: Chief S. Awolesu, Chief Olumide Abegunde, Mr. Olaleye, Hon. Jubril Olomowewe, Mr. Afis Yusuf Olalekan, Hon. Monsurudeen Bello, Mr. Henry Shodunke, Alhaji Mukaila Ajao
Award of Excellence (Media): Echonews Newspaper, SMA FM 104.7
Philanthropy: Mr. Ola Fathia
Humanitarian/Philanthropy: Prince Olawale Cole, Aare Adelabu Adewuyi
Constituency Youth Ambassador: Mr. Akeem Adelabu, Hon. Kehinde Ajala
Role Model: Comrade Abiodun Ajayi, Bisi Muritala
Most Supportive Members: Alade Micheal, Mr Buhari, Comrade Nurudeen Adeola
Outstanding Service (Event planning): BB event
Best Dressed: Mr shola Raheem, Mr Ayodele
Most Active Member: Miss Kuburat