Femi Alao, Kishi-born engineer, receives the CCII Award for Excellence.

Glitz and Glam Felicitate Awardee, Describe Him as Man of Impeccable Character

The Ibadan Soco-cultural Organisation, known as the ‘Central Council of Indigenes(CCII), has conferred an excellence award on Engineer Femi Alao, an indigene of Kishi, Oke-Ogun axis of Oyo State.

The award ceremony, which took place at Aweni Arena, Oke-Ado, Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on 11th January, had in attendance glitz and glam among political divides, business moguls, Ibadan indigenes and captains of industry, among others.

In his welcome address, CCII President General, Alhaji Oloye Sulaiman Ajeniyi Ajewola, hinted that an award bestowed on Engineer Femi was contingent upon his contributions and notable quotas to the development and progress of Ibadan land.

He added that integrity, openness, impeccable character, generosity, and other good qualities of human beings shown by the awardee are unavoidable prerequisites that necessitated his award of excellence.

Alhaj Abiola Alli, Chairman, the 2025 Ibadan Cultural Festival, hinted that the ancient city of Ibadan annually organizes its week, and it becomes significant to reward both indigenes and non-indigenes who prioritise the development of Ibadan land.

Alli noted, despite the fact that the awardee hails from Kishi in Oke-Ogun, he has without disparity been contributing to the advancement and overall success of the ancient city of Ibadan.

He said that the Kishi-born engineer was considered honored for the excellence award in preparation for a week-long usual, annual Ibadan Week.

Alli clarified that Ibadan does not only recognise and appreciate only Ibadan indigenes but also reciprocate such gestures to non-indigenes whose philanthropic gestures are felt on both human and structural development of the city.

In his appreciation, the awardee extended his heartfelt gratitude to all members of the CCII for considering him worthy for presentation of the prestigious award, promising that he won’t hesitate to identify and contribute more for its progress.

He thanked his wife for her conviction, determination and courage to stand behind him for attainment of the latest feat, noting that she remains a dependable better half who takes care of home womanly when she is not around.

Femi Alao thanked all admirers, friends, well-wishers, politicians, the royal fathers, Kishi & Oke-Ogun people and others who thronged the venue to felicitate him.

While speaking with news men, Chairman Solutions FM Ibadan, Oloye Taofeek Adegboyega, former Chairman, Oluyole Local Government, Hon. Prince Ayodeji Abass Aleshinloye, APC Chieftain, Chief Lowo Obisesan, Hon. Gbenga Olayemi Ariba and others commended the awarded whose good name, impeccable character, sincerity, generosity, integrity and other good values orchestrated award of excellence that was bestowed on him.

He was enjoined to glue his feet on the path of goodness, as the only factor that would propel his progress and attainment of more unprecedented feats.

The epoch making occasion had in attendance of CCII executive members that range from the President General, Alhaj Oloye Sulaiman Ajeniyi Ajewola, Assistant General Secretary, Mogaji Kunle Sodeinde, Social Secretary, Madam Afolashade Muhibat Olayiwola, Chiefwhip, Alhaj Mobolaji Olowookere and host of others.

Also, the Aseyin of Iseyin, HRM Oba Sefiu Olawale Oyebola Ajirotutu 1, Oba Alayeluwa, the Oloje of Oje-Owode, Olori Khaidijat Oloje, His Royal Highness, the Onimia of Imia, and the Bobajiro of Kishi land.

Oke-Ogun APC led by Hon. Dele Akinleye, Oke-Ogun Progressive Ex-Parliamentarians led by Hon. Amusat Ogunsola, Ibadan dignitaries, politicians across political divides, Kishi indigenes, business moguls, friends , associates and host of others were also in attendance.