In its bid to promote peace in the Nigerian communities, Ecolerite Institute for Peace and Advancement, EIPA, has inducted 35 eminent Nigerians as professional fellows of the institute.
The induction of the 35 new fellows took place at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Saturday.
The award recipients include Special Adviser to Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde on Youths and Sports, Kazeem Bolarinwa, Special Adviser to the Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde on Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Abdul Rasheed AbdulAzeez, President, Rotary Club of Ibadan -Challenge, Mujidat Rafiu, Former President Rotary Club of Ibadan-Challenge, Yusuff Akande, Ace broadcasters, Samuel Gbesabi, Adebayo Faleke, Ademola Adesokan among others.
Speaking at the event, the President of Ecolerite Institute for Peace Advancement, Dr Kazeem Akande, noted that the recipients were selected from various fields of the seven spheres of society for their dedication to humanity.
Dr Akande, however, advised the recipients of the fellow awards to put more effort into their various contributions towards the promotion of peace in Nigeria and Africa.
Also speaking Registrar of the institute, Dr Tayo Adegunju in his speech congratulated the awardees while he charged them to use their professional experiences in their various field for the promotion of peace in the country.
Source : Tribune
