Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has turned a routine awards ceremony into a life-changing moment offering automatic employment to seven exceptional NYSC members who served in the state.
But that’s not all. At the event held at the Cocoa Conference Centre in Akure, the governor also handed out N1 million each to all 66 award recipients—including outstanding students, teachers, and national award honorees as a mark of gratitude for their dedication and excellence.
According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the governor described the gesture as part of his administration’s push to “retain exceptional talents” and invest in human capital the bedrock of Ondo’s long-term growth.
“You have not only excelled in your various endeavours; you have become worthy ambassadors of the Sunshine State and shining examples for generations yet unborn,” Aiyedatiwa told the jubilant awardees.
Paying emotional tribute to teachers, he called them “the architects of human capital” and “silent heroes behind every success story.”
“Countries are not built by chance; they are built in classrooms by committed teachers who mould character, impart knowledge and inspire dreams,” he added.
Education Commissioner Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun revealed that the governor has also ordered the compilation of names of students and citizens who have distinguished themselves academically for future recognition signaling more rewards to come.
