Ondo Abuzz as FUTA Honours Olabimtan with Award of Excellence.

Ondo Abuzz as FUTA Honours Olabimtan with Award of Excellence.                                                ...A Salute to Visionary Leadership.                       By Eleko Johnson.

The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), was on Thursday, July 24, 2025, filled with dignitaries from various walks of life as the institution honoured the Chairman of the Ondo State Universal Basic Education Board (ODSUBEB), Rt. Hon. Victor Adekanye Olabimtan, with an Award of Excellence in Public Education Administration.

The event, held at the university's main auditorium, was part of FUTA’s ongoing recognition of distinguished individuals who have made remarkable contributions to national development, especially in the education sector.

Olabimtan was celebrated for his outstanding performance and commitment to the development of basic education in Ondo State. According to the university’s citation, his leadership at ODSUBEB has brought about several reforms and innovations, earning him widespread respect within and outside the state.

The recognition also marked a historic moment for the Ondo State Universal Basic Education Board, as it is the first time a sitting chairman of the board will be honoured by a federal tertiary institution for excellence in service delivery.

Rt. Hon. Olabimtan's decorated career in public service includes his previous roles as Executive Chairman of the Ondo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) and as a Commissioner at the Federal Civil Service Commission in Abuja, where he represented the interests of Ondo, Ekiti, and Edo States.

Reacting to the award, Olabimtan described the honour as a motivation to continue working for the good of the people. He expressed gratitude to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for his unwavering support, noting that the governor’s leadership has created a conducive environment for appointees to thrive and deliver on their mandates.

Political analysts see this latest recognition as further validation of Olabimtan’s growing influence and credibility within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, with some describing him as a stabilising force and a strong contender for greater responsibilities in the party.

“When capable hands are entrusted with public offices, the people rejoice, and the system functions efficiently,” a guest at the event noted.