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Following the delivery of his landmark anniversary lecture, Professor Aremu Fatai Ayinde was formally honoured by the ICOHS community in recognition of his outstanding contributions to education, scholarship, and community development.
The award presentation took place at the close of the 30th Anniversary celebration, marking a moment of collective appreciation and pride. It acknowledged not only the depth and relevance of his lecture, but also his enduring impact as an educator, policy expert, and institutional leader whose work continues to influence students, alumni, and communities across Nigeria and beyond.
Presenting the awards, representatives of the ICOHS Alumni Association and school leadership described Professor Ayinde as a worthy embodiment of the school’s values and motto, Education for Unity and Progress. They noted that his intellectual journey and professional accomplishments stand as a powerful source of inspiration for younger generations, particularly within the ICOHS community.
The recognition served as a symbolic affirmation of the themes he articulated in his lecture, especially the role of alumni as agents of transformation and the importance of intergenerational exchange in sustaining educational and community advancement.
In his brief response, Professor Ayinde expressed gratitude to the alumni, school management, and all stakeholders for the honour. He dedicated the recognition to the ICOHS community and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting initiatives that strengthen education, mentorship, and collective progress.
The award ceremony brought the anniversary celebration to a fitting close, reinforcing the legacy of ICOHS as a citadel of learning and celebrating Professor Aremu Fatai Ayinde as a distinguished ambassador of its past, present, and future.
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