The awardees include member of Ogun State House of Assembly representing Idiroko Ipokia state constituency Hon Bisi Oyedele and Hon Lukman Adeleye , the minority leader of the Ogun state house of Assembly.
Other personality to be honoured are Miss Gift Barry-Oba, Saheed Adeola (a journalist with Fresh FM, Abeokuta), Dr Babatunde Adeyemo (CEO of Pelican Valley) and other eminent personalities
Adewale revealed the list of awardees during a press conference at the NUJ secretariat in Iwe Iroyin Abeokuta.
He said the fourth edition of the event is scheduled for Sunday, 17th December 2023, at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library’s Marquee in Abeokuta, the state capital.
"This is the most financially exhausting event have been able to put together, we have spent averagely 8.5 Million Naira for this event.
“ Our award is very expensive and we are celebrating over 75 Ogun state youth and student
“ What i faced that almost looked like a stumbling block was people not believing in me especially those in top or high racking in Ogun state.
“ They dont believe in the dream, so until you prove them wrong, tell them i can pull this without you they would not believe you. They see you as a liability instead of an asset this is the fourth edition but it took a doubting mind for say okay what is really happening to this award.
"And without support or people believing in you its hard for you to move but you know doing this event for 4years, we saw all this coming and we made sure we affect every possible challenges we could face and blocked it all.
He promised the public of maximum security and a fun filled day noting that the Big Brother finalist Ebubu will be present to host the event,
“ We would also be having big brother finalist Ebubu to host the event, what we would not do we would not promise you would not see it on our flyers.
The Synergy Meritorious Award aims to recognize individuals and youth personalities who have significantly contributed to the development of youth and students in Ogun state.
