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His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu presenting the ‘Young Achievers Award’ to Kunle Adelabu, Publisher, THE IMPACT newspaper
Ikorodu Kingdom has honoured the Publisher/Reporter – in – Chief, THE IMPACT newspaper, Olukunle Adejare Adewale Adelabu, with the ‘Young Achievers Award’ for his contribution to the growth and development of the community through journalism.
He was honoured alongside three others by the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), a socio – cultural and developmental organization, at the well – attended award ceremony held at the Arch. Olutusen Onafowokan Auditorium, Ikorodu Ultra – Modern Town Hall, Ikorodu, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, on Wednesday, November 16, 2022.
Otunba Ganiyu Olusegun Abiru presenting the award to publisher of THE IMPACT on the podium. With them, Mr Rotimi Erogbogbo, Chairman, IKODASS, Alhaji Monzor Olowosago, Publisher, Oriwu newspaper, Comrade Japheth Odesanya, Publisher Factor Newsmagazine, family members and friends
Others honoured were Ikorodu Bois, a group of four siblings who recreate and mimic multi – million dollar music videos, Hollywood movie travellers and epic pictures; Comrade Olamilekan Biliamin – Oba, Chairman, National Youth Council Of Nigeria (NYCN), Lagos State chapter and Mr Mathew Kuti, U – 11 and U – 13 World Table Tennis Youth Championship and National Table Tennis Championship.
The entire hall burst into a thunderous round of applause and big shout when THE IMPACT Publisher was called to the podium for the presentation of the award in recognition of his total commitment to professionalism in his journalism practice and community development.
Young Achievers awardees – Kunle Adelabu, Mathew Kuti and Olalekan Biliamin Oba
Presenting the award to Adelabu, Otunba Ganiyu Olusegun Abiru, Executive Secretary, Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited/GTE and former IKODASS Chairman, said that the award was most deserving by the publisher, adding that he is totally committed to using journalism as a tool for social change and development of Ikorodu and humanity in general.
The Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa Oba( Engr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, also commended THE IMPACT newspaper founder.
Also at the event are Sen. Adeseye Ogunlewe, GAC Chieftain and former Minister for Works, Otunba Ganiyu Abiru, Executive Secretary, Ikorodu Division Peace Initiatives Limited/GTE and former Chairman, Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), Alhaji Monzor Kolawole Olowoshago, Baroyin of Ikorodu Kingdom and Publisher, Oriwu Sun newspaper, Comrade Japheth Odesanya, former Secretary to the Ikorodu LG and publisher, Factor Newsmagazine, Mr Hameed Olalekan Aroyewu, former Commissioner nominee and former Assembly aspirant, Mayor Muhydeen Sanwoola, DG, iCare Foundation, Comrade Olalekan Biliamin – Oba, Chairman, State NYCN, Mr Eniola Wake – Up Adeyemi , former Assembly aspirant, Mr Oke Godwin Olaoluwa, Secretary, Ikorodu Business Forum and Co – Coordinator, Concerned Ikorodu Division Youth (CIDY), Mr Shakiru Seidu, publisher, MegaXpression magazine and Chairman, Class of 1992, Oriwu College Old Students’ Association of Nigeria (OCOSAN), ‘Prof’ Tayo Odesanya, public commentator, Prince Segun Oyefusi, Chairman, Class of 1994, Oriwu College Old Students’ Association of Nigeria (OCOSAN) and Mr Lanre Kalejaiye, Chairman, Class of 1995 set, OCOSAN among many others.
Brief Profile: ADELABU Adejare Adewale Olukunle
ADELABU Adejare Adewale Olukunle, is the Founder/Reporter – in – Chief of THE IMPACT Newspaper, an Ikorodu – based organization (print and online) which has been in existence since 2014 with wide reach and distinct news contents.
The Ikorodu – born journalist is from Oyo State, Southwest, Nigeria.
His parents are Oloye Emmanuel Olawale Adelabu, a former teacher, school head and senior staff of the Local Government Education Authority, Ikorodu and Olori Ruth Adebola Adelabu, also a retired teacher and Assistant school head in Ikorodu.
Kunle Adelabu and Ikorodu Bois crew with their awards
Adelabu is a Journalist, Tourism Developer, Researcher, Consultant, Writer, Art enthusiast, Traditionist and a community man with global worldview.
He attended Anglican Primary School, Ikorodu, for his primary education and later, the premier college in Ikorodu Division, Oriwu College, Ikorodu (now Oriwu Senior & Junior Model Colleges, Ikorodu).
Adelabu studied History and International Studies at Lagos State University (LASU) and Mass Communication at Lagos State Polytechnic (now Lagos State University of Science and Technology).
Alhaji Monzor Olowosago Publisher, Oriwu Sun (middle), Alhaji Adeyeri Ajibade, Deputy Chairman, IKODASS(right), Alhaji Musbaudeen Alejo, Executive Member, IKODASS (2nd left) and Mr Taiwo Hassan Awolaru, IKODASS Treasurer(left) with Kunle Adelabu (2nd right)
As Tourism Developer, Adelabu is the Founder, THE IMPACT Tourism; Co – Founder, Ikorodu Tour Group Limited and Co – Chairman, IREP – Ikorodu Division Rebirth Foundation. He has attended many local, national and international tourism events, workshop/trainings, exhibitions, conferences and festivals.
He is the Media Consultant/Adviser to the Oloja Ereko – elect, Prince Abiola Kosoko; Media Consultant to the Origin Zoo & Garden and Media Consultant/Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman, Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS).
Kunle Adelabu with family members and friend
Adelabu is serving as: Board Member, Ikorodu Ultra – Modern Town Hall; Member, IDRDG/IDHRDB Education Stakeholders’ Summit 2022; Coordinator, Concerned Ikorodu Division Youths (CIDY); General Secretary, Oriwu College Old Students’ Association of Nigeria (OCOSAN), Class of 1995 and Member, Travel & Tourism Association of Nigeria, Ikorodu Chapter.
Before now, Adelabu served as: Member, Media & Publicity Committee, IKODASS, 2020; Initiator/General Secretary, League of Journalists, Ikorodu (LJI); Initiator/General Secretary, Ikorodu Community Media Practitioner (IKOCOMP); General Secretary, Community Media Forum, Lagos State; General Secretary, Community Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (COMPASS); Acting General Secretary Agbele CDA; Member, National Executives, Oriwu College Old Students’ Association of Nigeria (OCOSAN); Member, Oriwu College 70th Anniversary Committee/Secretary, Media & Publicity Committee; Co – Founder/Inaugural General Secretary, Oriwu College Old Students’ Association of Nigeria (OCOSAN), Class of 1994; Co – Founder/Inaugural General Secretary, OCOSAN Class of 1994; General Secretary, Society for History & International Studies Students (SOHISS), Member Publicity & Media and Contact & Mobilisation, Pro – National Conference (PRONACO), Foundation Member, Ikorodu Ambassadors, Member, Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative (IDYI) and many more.
Hameed Olalekan Aroyewun, Mrs Toyin Aroyewun, Mr Shakiru Seidu, publisher, MegaXpression, Mr Eniola Wakeup Adeyemi and others with the awardees
He has undergone various capacity building and professional trainings including: International Centre for Investigative Reporting, ICIR, 2020; Strategic Communication: A Tool for Media Networking and Community Relations, Ministry of Communities and Communication, LASG, December 2018; Pulitzer Media Workshop on Data Journalism on Land and Property Matters, co – hosted by the Pulitzer Centre on Crisis Reporting & the University of Lagos, Centre of Excellence in Multimedia Technology & Cinematography, November 2015; Rethinking & Revitalising Community Media in Lagos State, Journalism Clinic, Surulere and sponsored by the Ministry of Communities and Communication, LASG July 2016’ Cardiff University, Hyper Community Journalism Study (online) among others.
Dignitaries, friends and family members joining Kunle Adelabu for the award
His awards and honours are: Ambassador, Mass Communication Department, Lagos State Polytechnic (now Lagos State University of Science and Technology); Community Builder’s Award, Igbe Road Rehabilitation Committee & the 9 Joint CDAs, 2021; Certificate of Excellence, Tortuga Frigate (Alpha Galleon), 2021; Certificate of Commendation & Award of Merit, FANAFILLIT Integrated Concepts, 2017 & 2016; Certificate of Honour & Service, ICDA, The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM), Ikorodu, 2010 & 2013; Merit Award, Mass Communication Students’ Association (MACSA), LASPOTECH (now LASUSTECH), 2015; Merit Award, Generation Next Anibaba, 2015 and Best Grassroots Football Reporter & Sports Reporter of the Year 2006, 2005 and 2004 and many more.
Adelabu love writing, researching, travelling, exploring important places, reading and attending festivals.
He is married with children.
