The Bells VC, Prof Jeremia Ojediran and (3rd left), Publisher of Travellers Network Magazine, Mr Olaniyi Akinbode (2nd right) and University Management during the award presentation at the University campus in Ota on the 9th April
It was a moment of celebration at Bells University of Technology, as the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Jeremiah O. Ojediran, alongside the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ngozi U. Arisa, and the Sports Director, Dr. Oyewole Oluwapamilerin, received prestigious awards in recognition of their contributions.
The institution itself was also honoured.
The awards were formally presented on April 9, 2026, at the Vice Chancellor’s office in Ota, Ogun State.
Prof. Ojediran was decorated with the title “Icon of Youth Empowerment, Transformation of Hope,” while Prof. Arisa was equally recognised as “ Icon of Youth Empowerment, Transformation of Hope.
In the same vein, Dr. Oluwapamilerin also emerged as “Youth Empowerment Ambassador and the university earned the distinction of “Best Supporting University.”
These honours were conferred in appreciation of their pivotal roles in supporting the successful staging of the 3rd Olota of Ota Male and Female Soccer Competition, hosted in honour of Oba Abdulkabir Adeyemi Obalanlege.
The tournament was organised by Travellers Network Magazine in collaboration with the Olota of Ota.Oba (Prof) Abdulkabir Adeyemi Obalanlege. Awori kingdom. (Ekun II)
Speaking on the rationale behind the awards, the publisher of the magazine, Olaniyi Akinbode, noted that the recipients were selected after a thorough evaluation of their outstanding support and commitment to the success of the competition.
“The award is our way of expressing sincere appreciation. “The university community played a crucial role in ensuring the success of the tournament. We look forward to sustaining this collaboration with an institution that continues to exemplify excellence", Akinbode stated.
In his acceptance remarks, Prof. Ojediran expressed deep gratitude to both the organisers and the traditional ruler for the recognition.
“Thank you for your thoughtfulness, kindness, and generosity. This honour is deeply appreciated,” he said.
The Olota Football Competition and Olota Marathon, Track and Field Events are one of its kind as it is tailored to feature all Secondary Schools, (Male/Female) competition In Ado-Ota Local Government of Ogun State.
Meanwhile, the 4th edition of Olota of Ota Cup and 2nd Marathon Filed and Tracks Sports event will come up first week, October 2026.
, 2026.
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