Former Ogun State Commissioners Engr. Anthony Ojeshina and Hon. Dele Obadina, along with Chief Joju Fadairo, former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state, and Prince Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji, Founder of Penpushing Media, will be honored with honorary Doctorate awards at an international conference in Abeokuta on Saturday, August 17, 2024.
An additional 16 distinguished individuals from various fields will also receive Doctoral honors at the Leadership Empowerment International Conference (LEIC), organized by the South African-based Immanuel Theology Institute International in partnership with Nigeria’s Priesthood Leadership Development Initiative Inc (PLDI).
The event will take place at the Treasure House of God Global Centre in Agbeloba, Abeokuta. The awards include Doctor of Leadership (D.L) and Doctor of Theology (D.Th), recognizing the significant contributions of the recipients to society.
During a press briefing in Abeokuta, Prof. Olusesi Obateye, the International Coordinator of PLDI, emphasized that the awards honor the impactful work of the recipients. The conference, themed “Responsible and Responsive Leadership,” will run from August 15 to August 17, 2024.
Additional honorees include Prince ‘Seni Ogunyemi, Commandant of the State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement (TRACE), Hon. Dapo Adeyemi, notable politician, Engr. Oluwatoyin Jokosenumi, and others from diverse sectors. Two recipients based in London, Chief Michael Ogunseye and Bukola Jaiyeola, will receive their awards at the LEIC United Kingdom Conference from August 29 to August 31, 2024. Prof. Obateye expressed concern over the lack of effective leadership in Nigeria, citing it as a key factor in the country’s underdevelopment.
