Graduates & Associates of Obafemi Awolowo University
(Formerly University of Ifẹ̀) Ilé-Ifẹ̀, Nigeria

Awards

USA CHAPTER 10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY ALUMNI SERVICE AWARDS- 2009

One of the main objectives of the 10th year anniversary event is to recognize and appreciate the efforts and sacrifices of our alumni members who are serving, or served major roles in the affairs of the USA Chapter of our Alumni Association. The 10th Anniversary Events and Service Award Ceremonies took place in Houston TX. USA in 2009.

After due nominations/recommendations, and approval by the USA Chapter Board of Presidents, the following alumni were presented with the 2009 Leadership Service Award Plaques in different categories;

Trailblazing & Visionary Service

Mr. Eddy Eniola Olafeso  – President, Houston Chapter (1999-2001)

Dr. Olumide Agbesanwa – Vice President, Houston Chapter (2003-2004); PRO- Houston Chapter  (1999-2003); Member, Christmas Party Planning Committee- Houston Chapter

Mr. Moses Olugbenga Agboola –Chairman, International Reunion Planning Committee-Houston (2000); PRO- Houston Chapter  (2003-2006); President, Houston Branch (2006-2010); Website Administrator, (2000-date)

Exemplary Service

Mr. Eddy Eniola Olafeso  – President, Houston Chapter (1999-2001)

Mrs. Oluyemi Koyejo – President- Houston Branch (2003-2006); Chairperson, International Reunion Planning Committee- Houston (2002)

Mr. Adeolu Esho – President, Dallas Forth Worth Branch (2004-date)

Mrs. Adefunmilola Odunlami – President, San Francisco Bay Area Branch (2008-date)

Dr. Adedapo Williams – President, IfeMed Alumni, USA (2008 –date)

Outstanding Service

Dr. (Mrs.)Toyin Olutoye – Chairperson, International Reunion Planning Committee -Houston (2004)

Mr. Dolapo Ajayi – Chairman, 2006 International Reunion Planning Committee – Dallas Forth Worth (2006)

Mr. Debo Sodipo – Chairman, 2008 International Reunion Planning Committee – San Francisco (2008)

Dr. Babalola Chris-Rotimi – General Secretary, Houston Chapter (1999-2003); Chairman, 10th Year Anniversary Planning Committee- Houston (2009); Member, Christmas Party Planning Committee- Houston Chapter.

Distinguished Service

Dr. Taiwo Kayode– Financial Secretary, Houston Chapter (1999-2004); Member, Christmas Party Planning Committee- Houston Chapter

Mrs. Bola Oyeleye –Member, 10th Year Anniversary Planning Committee (2009); Chairperson, Christmas Party Planning Committee- Houston Chapter

Mr. Ayo Adegbamigbe – General Secretary, Houston Chapter (2002-2003); Member, International Reunion Planning Committee -Houston (2002);  Member, Christmas Party Planning Committee- Houston Chapter

Mrs. Penny Johnson – Member- International Reunion Planning Committee -Houston (2002); Member- 10th Year Anniversary Planning Committee-Houston (2009); Member, Christmas Party Planning Committee – Houston Chapter

Dr. Femi Babalola – Member, International Reunion Planning Committee- Houston (2002 & 2004); Member, 10th Year Anniversary Planning Committee- Houston (2009)

Mr. Chima Aja Chima – Member, International Reunion Planning Committee -Houston( 2002); Member, Christmas Party Planning Committee – Houston Chapter

Mr. Bayo Onafuwa – Vice President- Houston Branch (2004-2005)

Dr. Wale Ogunye – Financial Secretary- Houston Branch (2004-2006); Member, International Reunion Planning Committee -Houston(2002)

Mr. Bayo Akinfenwa – General Secretary- Houston Branch  (2003-2006); Vice President (2006-2010)- Houston Branch; Member, Christmas Party Planning Committee- Houston Branch

Mrs. Kemi Adentan – Member, International Reunion Planning Committee-Houston (2004): Member, Christmas Party Planning Committee- Houston Branch

Dr. Mike Umeorah – Member, International Reunion Planning Committee-Houston (2004)

Mr. Femi Romiluyi – Member, International Reunion Planning Committee -Houston(2004)

Dr. Gbadebo Adebayo – Member, Christmas Planning Committee- Houston Branch

Mr. Gbenga Famurewa – General Secretary, Houston Branch (2006-2008); Member, Christmas Party Planning Committee – Houston Branch

Mrs. Patricia Ochogbu – Financial Secretary, Houston Branch (2006-2009); Member, Christmas Party Planning Committee – Houston Branch

Mr. Bayo Ige – PRO, Houston Branch (2006-2007)

Mr. Samuel Ighalo – General Secretary, Houston Branch (2009-2010)

Dr. Emeaba Emeaba – PRO, Houston Branch (2007-2010)

Mr. Lanre Olayera – Financial Secretary, Houston Branch (2009-2010)

Mr. Hakeem Gbadamosi – Member, 10th Year Anniversary Planning Committee- Houston (2009)

Mrs. Sandra Ighalo – Member, 10th Year Anniversary Planning Committee- Houston (2009)

Ms. Ronke Barber – Member, 10th Year Anniversary Planning Committee- Houston (2009)

Mrs. Jumoke Akinpelu – Co-Chair,  Picnic Planning Committee- Houston Branch (2009)

Mr. Isaiah Okunlola – Co-Chair,  Picnic Planning Committee- Houston Branch (2009)

Mrs. Tokunbo Alaba Kehinde – Co-Chair, 10th Year Anniversary Alumni Service Awards Committee- Houston (2009)  

Dr. Chris Odetunde – Co-Chair, 10th Year Anniversary Alumni Service Awards Committee- Houston (2009)