Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has been honoured with an Award of Excellence at Yoruba Cultural Exchange Festival and Awards in Chicago, United States..
Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr. Adewale Akinlosotu, received the award on behalf of the governor.
He said the award was in recognition of Akeredolu’s stand on Amotekun and protection of Yoruba land.
Presenting the award to the governor, Akinlosotu said: “This award was presented to you in recognition of your stand on Amotekun and the protection of our people. It was given by the Yoruba Culture Exchange in Chicago.
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“I think it is noteworthy to say that you have been described as a beacon of hope for Ondo State and Nigeria,” the commissioner said.
Akeredolu thanked the Yoruba group for the honour, pledging to carry on the struggle for the people.
“I want to thank the Yoruba cultural group for this honour … we will not disappoint them. We will carry on with the struggle,” Akeredolu said.