Hon. Ibrahim Matthew Oloruntoba to Bag Double Honour at Democracy Newsline Newspaper 16th Public Lecture, August 19
By Ahiaba Douglas
ABUJA —Hon. Ibrahim Matthew Oloruntoba, ADC Candidate for Kabba/Bunu State Constituency II in the Kogi State House of Assembly, has been selected to receive two prestigious awards at the Democracy Newsline Newspaper 16th Public Lecture.
He will be honoured with the “Community Development Service” award and the “Young Politician of the Year” award.
The recognition is in commemoration of the 27th Anniversary of Uninterrupted Democracy in Nigeria and his Induction into the Good Governance Hall of Fame,
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Announcing the honour, the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of the Newspaper, Chief Olugbemi Femi, said Hon. Oloruntoba was nominated for his grassroots impact, youth-focused initiatives, and commitment to inclusive development in Kabba/Bunu.
“Hon. Ibrahim Matthew Oloruntoba represents the new generation of political leadership. Through his community empowerment programmes, youth mentorship, and advocacy for rural development, he has shown what purposeful representation looks like. He is truly deserving of both awards,” Chief Femi stated.
Hon. Oloruntoba has been active in mobilizing support for education, health outreach, skills acquisition for women and youths, and infrastructure advocacy across communities in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Wednesday, 19th August, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM Prompt
Venue: Banquet Hall, National Merit House, Maitama, Abuja
Theme: “Economic Reform and Sustainable Development in a Democracy: The Nigeria Experience”
The public lecture will feature a keynote address by Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris, FCA, Honourable Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Kogi State, and the induction of distinguished Nigerians into the Good Governance Hall of Fame.
Chairperson of the occasion is Chief (Mrs) Moji Makanjuola, Veteran Broadcaster.
Special Guest of Honour is Hon. Mohammed Idris, Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation.
Patron is HRH Akogun Isiaq Ajibola, Former MD/CEO, Daily Trust Limited.
Grand Patron is Hon. Durosinmi Meseko, Former Member, Federal House of Representatives.
The Board, Management and Staff of Democracy Newsline Newspaper invite the people of Kabba/Bunu, ADC stakeholders, youth groups, and members of the public to the ceremony.
RSVP: 08039376737, 08058034524
(DEMOCRACY NEWSLINE NEWSPAPER 15TH AUGUST, 2026)
