LASU VC wins Nelson Mandela leadership prize for integrity and transparency
The Vice Chancellor of the Lagos state University, Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji Bello has been honored with the Nelson leadership award for integrity and transparency
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
In a momentous ceremony held at the Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, the esteemed Vice-Chancellor, was honored with the Nelson Mandela Leadership Prize for Integrity and Transparency. The award, presented by Mr. Dominic Mensah, President of the Stay Africa Youth Development Initiative (SAYDI-AFRICA), recognizes Olatunji-Bello’s unwavering commitment to ethical leadership and her transformative impact on LASU and beyond.
Mr. Mensah lauded Olatunji-Bello’s exceptional leadership qualities, describing her as a selfless leader of astute erudition. Her dedication to service, both to God and country, resonates with the ideals championed by the late Nelson Mandela. Olatunji-Bello’s outstanding and articulate attributes have etched her name in the annals of history, making her one of the rare prominent Africans who have left an indelible mark.
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In her acceptance speech, Olatunji-Bello expressed gratitude for the unexpected honor. She emphasized that this recognition underscores the impact of their collective contributions, even when observed from afar. As the icon of integrity and leadership, she pledged to continue serving as a role model for youths, inspiring them to follow a path of ethical leadership.
SAYDI-AFRICA, an African youth organization committed to nurturing leadership talent, has consistently championed the cause of integrity, transparency, and transformative leadership. Their recognition of Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello further solidifies her position as a beacon of hope and inspiration for the next generation of leaders.
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The Nelson Mandela Leadership Prize serves as a reminder that ethical leadership knows no boundaries and that individuals like Olatunji-Bello continue to shape a brighter future for Africa.
