Ogun Government, FUNAAB, Babcock, Balogun, Adamson, Others Set to Receive Prestigious NILH Awards

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Awards season is approaching, and the Nigeria Institute of Landscape Horticulturists (NILH) has unveiled its list of distinguished awardees.

In a joint statement by the Chairperson of the Local Organizing Committee, Mrs. O V Idowu, and the Secretary, Mr. Donatus Ilem, it was revealed that several notable organizations and individuals would be honored for their exceptional contributions to the field of Landscape Horticulture.

Leading the list of recipients is the Ogun State Government, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), and Babcock University in Ilishan-Remo.

These institutions have been recognized for their unwavering support and development of the professional practice of Landscape Horticulture.

The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, as part of the 16th National Conference and Annual General Meeting of the institute.

This event will be hosted by the Ogun State Chapter at the Center of Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (CEADESE) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.

Under the Governmental/Institutional category, Ogun State Government and Babcock University will be honored with the Cape Ro award. The NILH has bestowed a “Special Recognition Award for Landmark Support for Environmental Landscape and Beautification Initiatives” upon the Ogun State Government. Meanwhile, FUNAAB and Babcock Universities will each receive “Institutional Recognition Awards for Promotion of Professional Practice of Landscape Horticulture.”

In the individual category, distinguished figures in the field have been selected for their outstanding contributions. Prof. Olufemi Balogun, the erstwhile Vice-Chancellor of FUNAAB, has been nominated for the prestigious NILH award. Additionally, Prof. Olaiya Oluwafemi Balogun will be decorated with the “Distinguished Personality Award for Support and Development of Professional Practice of Landscape Horticulture.”

The list of awardees also includes Dr. Mrs. Taiwo Adamson, former Provost of Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Aro; Prof. S.O. Afolami, former Vice-Chancellor of Augustine University, Ilara, Epe; and Dr. A.A. Ajayi, former Provost of Federal College of Education, Osiele. These distinguished individuals will be honored for their exceptional support and contributions to the professional practice of Landscape Horticulture.

The upcoming NILH awards ceremony promises to be a grand celebration of the achievements and contributions of these institutions and individuals, further highlighting the importance of Landscape Horticulture in environmental development and beautification initiatives.

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