Akinlolu Oyebamiji — The Cathedral Church of St. Peter, Aremo, Ibadan, was filled with celebration and honor on Sunday as the 7th Ibadan Company of the Boys’ Brigade of Nigeria marked its 70th Anniversary and Annual Enrolment Service with a grand event that brought together dignitaries, clergymen, and community leaders.
Among the highlights of the event was the recognition of Barr. Akinlolu Oyebamiji, who was honoured with the Distinguished Brother of the Day Award in appreciation of his exemplary contributions to community development and youth empowerment.
The prestigious service, held at the Church Auditorium, had Engr. Adedapo Adesoji Tella as the Special Guest of Honour, while Engr. Ajibola Ogungeyede, Chairman of U Fit Fly, served as the Distinguished Father of the Day.
The celebration was hosted by The Very Revd Samuel Kayode Olawoyin, Chaplain and Cathedral Provost, and featured a powerful sermon delivered by the Guest Preacher, Rt Revd Andrew Adewale Adebiyi, PhD.
In his remarks, Barr. Oyebamiji expressed deep appreciation to the organisers of the event, particularly the Chairman and members of the 70th Anniversary Organising Committee, for selecting him for the honour.
“I am highly humbled and greatly honoured to have been bestowed with this prestigious award,”He said.
He further dedicated the award to God Almighty and to the loving memory of his late father, Pa Joseph Oyebamiji-Aresa, who passed away 24 years ago.
The event symbolized the enduring impact of the Boys’ Brigade in nurturing discipline, faith, and leadership in young people across Nigeria.
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