The Chairman of Ibadan North-East Local Government, Hon. Ibrahim Akintayo (popularly known as *O mu Yes*), and the Head of Local Government Administration (HLGA), Mrs. Omolara Aremu, were on Tuesday honoured by the Civil Defence Community Relations Committee (CDCRC), Ibadan North-East Division, with Awards of Excellence in recognition of their outstanding contributions to security, governance, and community development.
According to a release signed by the Council’s Information Officer, Ikeoye Oyetoro, the awards were presented during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected CDCRC executives, held at the Iwo Road Division, Ibadan.
Hon. Akintayo was recognised for his selfless leadership and consistent support for security initiatives across the Ibadan North-East Local Government Area, earning the **“Role Model” Award**. Mrs. Aremu, on the other hand, was honoured for her professionalism and effective administrative leadership, and was conferred with the **“Industrious and Highly Intelligent” Award**.
Represented by the Leader of the Ibadan North-East Legislative Assembly, Hon. AbdulMojeed Igbalajobi, Hon. Akintayo congratulated the newly inaugurated CDCRC executives and charged them to demonstrate commitment, diligence, and dedication in the discharge of their responsibilities.
He further assured the committee of the local government’s unalloyed support and cooperation in the collective effort to safeguard lives and property within the council area.
In her response, Mrs. Omolara Aremu expressed appreciation to the CDCRC for the honour, describing the award as a motivation to further deepen efficiency and professionalism in service delivery.
She reaffirmed her commitment to supporting the effective implementation of government policies, strengthening administrative coordination, and ensuring improved service delivery at the grassroots.
The Assistant Commandant of Corps (ACC), Olusegun Oluwole, who represented the Oyo State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Commandant Augustine Padonu, commended the Akintayo-led administration for its remarkable strides, particularly in the areas of security collaboration and community engagement.
The event was well attended by associations of traders and artisans, community leaders, opinion leaders, and traditional rulers, who collectively expressed their endorsement of the administration’s developmental initiatives. A goodwill message was delivered on behalf of the Baale of Koloko Area, Chief Philip Ojo, applauding the leadership for promoting peace and progress in the community.
Dignitaries at the event included the Councillor representing Ward 8, Hon. Hammed Sulaimon Bayonle; the Internal Auditor, Mr. Emmanuel Adeniran; the NULGE Chairman, Comrade Adekunle Adeyemo; the Head of the Information Unit, Miss Ikeoye Oyetoro; as well as other stakeholders and well-wishers from the local government.
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