Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife will further project its long-standing culture of recognizing transformative national leadership as it confers the OAU Award of Excellence in Legislative Leadership and Good Governance on Chief Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, President of the Senate of the Federal Republic.

The honour forms a key highlight of the grand finale of the University’s 49th Convocation ceremonies and reflects OAU’s strategic tradition of spotlighting public figures whose work demonstrates clear impact, institutional strengthening, and sustainable governance outcomes.

The conferment, scheduled for Saturday, 13th December 2025, positions the University to acknowledge the Senate President’s role in legislative advancement and national cohesion. As Nigeria navigates complex governance demands, the recognition signals the institution’s commitment to celebrating leadership that drives measurable reforms and aligns with the University’s foundational values of service, accountability, and nation-building.

The ceremony is expected to draw a significant assembly of policymakers, academics, alumni, and civic stakeholders, reinforcing the prestige of the award within Nigeria’s leadership ecosystem. Through this conferment, OAU once again affirms its enduring role as a moral and intellectual compass- honoring excellence where it is demonstrably earned and encouraging governance that reflects the highest ideals of public service.