The Department of Political Science, University of Ilorin has sent a letter of appreciation to Engineer Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun commending him for delivering ‘outstanding lecture’ and making generous donation towards the development of the department.
Recall that Engineer Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun, a member of the Board of Trustees of TETFUND , who is a community development advocate, and founder of ENACT, had last week delivered a keynote speech during the Distinguished Personality Lecture Series of 2025 organized by the Department of Political Science, University of Ilorin which was held at the university’s Main Auditorium .
Engineer Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun, whose keynote topic was ‘TETfund As A Catalyst For Transformative Educational Outcomes: A Paradigm Shift Towards Achieving The Renewed Hope Agenda’s Objectives In Nigerian Tertiary Institutions’, had talked about how the agency has positively impacted tertiary education in the country and got recognized by all as its ‘animating force’.
It was a memorable speech that captured the hearts and minds of the audience while he also announced the donation of N5 million to the department which had since been made available to them.
In a Letter of Appreciation dated September 30, 2025, which was signed by the Head of Department, Dr Edun Abdulkareem Jimoh, a copy of which was made available to Team@orientactualmags.com, the organizers of the event noted that Engineer Adeyemi’s lecture was not only intellectually stimulating but also deeply inspiring, reflecting his vision, wealth of experience, and unwavering commitment to advancing education, youth empowerment, and national development.
‘On behalf of the Department of Political Science, the staff, the students, and the University community at large, we write to extend our highest and most profound appreciation to you for honouring us with your presence, delivering an outstanding lecture, and making a generous donation towards the development of our Department.
Your lecture was not only intellectually stimulating but also deeply inspiring, reflecting your vision, your wealth of experience, and your unwavering commitment to advancing education, youth empowerment, and national development. You have not only enriched us intellectually with your deep insights on the role of TETFund as a catalyst for transformative educational outcomes, but you have also practically demonstrated your unwavering commitment to advancing knowledge and strengthening our academic institutions.
In addition, your benevolent donation to our Department stands as a testament to your enduring dedication to strengthening educational institutions. This act of generosity will go a long way in enhancing our teaching, research, and learning environment, thereby impacting present and future generations of students. Through both your words and your deeds, we are truly inspired by your generosity, your humility, and your leadership. You have demonstrated that true leadership is measured not only by personal achievements but by the positive impact made on communities and institutions.
For this, we hold you in the highest regard and celebrate you as a distinguished personality, a benefactor, and a role model. Please accept our deepest gratitude, with assurances of our continued prayers for your success, good health, the fulfilment of your noble aspirations for humanity and enlarge your capacity to keep serving our nation with such a distinction’ the HOD submitted-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079, 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
