“” The Senior Staff Union of Colleges of Education in Nigeria (SSUCCOE) conferred him with the Best Provost among Provosts of Colleges of Education in Nigeria in 2003. He also got Recognition Award from the Oyo State Government in 2004. He equally received an Award of Excellence from the Oyo State government for his noble contributions to education in Oyo State. The Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo Central Library was re-named after him as Adekunle Ogunmola Library in 2009 “”.
BY BODE DUROJAIYE.
When the history of quality education in Colleges of Education is written in Nigeria, there is one man whose name will never escape being etched across the magnificent pages of its history. He is Dr. Adekunle Ogunmola.
Born on May 7, 1952 in Oyo City, Dr. Ogunmola was former Provost of the then Oyo State College of Education established in the ancient City. He served meritoriously for two consecutive terms of four years each.
He later took up a federal appointment as the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC’s) Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) from July 2010 to July 2015. He was appointed as National Commissioner in December 2016, supervising Lagos Ondo and Ogun States.
Dr. Ogunmola was also the Chairman of the Outreach and Partnership Committee (OPC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
He was former President of the Prestigious Premier Club in the ancient City, and whose tenure had several meritorious awards for his dexterity, diligence and honesty of purpose.
Dr. Ogunmola, an illustrious son of Oyo City obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science, Master’s degree in Educational Management , and Doctoral Degree in Animal Science, with specialization in Environmental Physiology, all from the Premier University of Ibadan.
He also acquired Diploma in Accounting/Management Information System from the Federal School of Surveying, Oyo.
He is a seasoned Administrator, Humanist, focused and committed community leader, who sees the youth as a veritable tool for sustained community development.
Dr. Ogunmola. is quintessence personified an innately refined gentleman, a man of class, a pure embodiment of a life-long cherished value. He is a man who never asks you what you can do for him.
A man who exercises the initiative every time on what he should do for the people, and his country home. And he proceeds to act as at great physical and financial cost.
Dr. Ogunmola remains concerned with life of honour, value and integrity, which
are the primary tools for sustained humanity development.
Dr. Ogunmola’s commitment to the progress and development of his county home is total , and unflinching .
Inspite of his tight scheduled duty when he was the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Lagos State and the hurly- burly of the Centre of Excellence, sleeping in his home town on any day was always his genuine restful experience.
A man of conscience who is guided by a strong internal moral compass that prioritizes ethical integrity over personal convenience or public approval
Dr. Adekunle Ogunmola does what is right even when no one is watching, holding himself accountable to his internal standards rather than just societal rules. He considers the rights, feelings, and well-being of others, recognizing how his actions impact the people around him. He regularly examines his own motives and behaviour, and he willingly admits mistakes or seeks forgiveness when he falls short.
The amiable and unassuming gentle man stands up for his principles during difficult or unpopular situations, choosing the weight of a clear conscience over easy compromise, just as he owns the consequences of his actions and follows through on his commitments to others with sincerity.
However, as a Lecturer and Researcher, Dr Ogunmola has authored and co-authored many books and publications. He has also delivered papers at different workshops and seminars both within and outside the country. He was on a Federal Government Delegation on a Study Tour of United Kingdom (UK) in 2004 and led the INEC Election Observation Team to Argentina in October 2011.
He is a member of some professional bodies such as the Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria (STAN), National Association of Agricultural Educators in Nigerian Colleges of Education (NAAENCE), National Association of Technology Teachers (NATT) and National Society of Animal Production (NSAP). He is also a Fellow of the National Association of Technology Teachers (FNATT).
Dr. AdeKu mmnle Ogunmola is a recipient of many awards, which include the National Award for Brilliant Performance (Full Scholarship for Academic Distinction) in 1972, Pfizer Livestock Feeds Prize for the Best Student in Animal Science in the BSc (Agric) degree final examination in 1974.
The Senior Staff Union of Colleges of Education in Nigeria (SSUCCOE) conferred him with the Best Provost among Provosts of Colleges of Education in Nigeria in 2003. He also got Recognition Award from the Oyo State Government in 2004. He equally received an Award of Excellence from the Oyo State government for his noble contributions to education in Oyo State. The Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo Central Library was re-named after him as Adekunle Ogunmola Library in 2009.
Little wonder that this man of redoubtable character was appointed as the Chairman , Local Organising Committee for the Coronation of Prince Engineer Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the Alaafin of Oyo.
In the same vein, he is currently the Chairman, Central Working Committee for the Oyo Empire Celebration.
He is a Justice of Peace.
Dr Ogunmola has peculiar interest in Farming, Reading, Sports and Recreation. He is a member of the Rotary Club; Oyo Metropolis, Oyo Premier Club, the Oyo Pinnacle Club (TOPIC), Oyo Tenis Club, and the Ibadan Social Group (ISG).
He is an enthusiast in Christian Evangelism and is happily married with children.
