Former Ogun State Governor and Ogun East Senator, Gbenga Daniel, has received a Public Service Excellence Award from ANUPA for his pivotal role in transforming Tai Solarin College of Education into a university and his wider contributions to public service
Sen. Gbenga Daniel Honoured with Public Service Excellence Award
Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD), former Governor of Ogun State and current representative of Ogun East Senatorial District, has been honoured with a Public Service Excellence Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to education and public service in Nigeria.
The award was presented by the Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators (ANUPA) – Eminent Personality Forum, Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) Chapter, during a ceremony held on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Ijagun, Ogun State.
Senator Daniel was recognised particularly for his role in upgrading the Tai Solarin College of Education to Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) during his tenure as governor, a move that laid the foundation for its recent elevation to a federal university by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Speaking on behalf of Senator Daniel, Dr. Comrade Niyi Osoba described the award as a fitting acknowledgement of the senator’s vision and enduring impact:
“Senator Gbenga Daniel was bestowed with this honour because of his contributions to the growth and development of the ivory tower and his meritorious contributions to the public service.”
Other Awardees
The event also recognised several distinguished personalities, including:
- Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi)
- Hon. Olufemi Ogunbanwo
- Hon. Lukman Olalekan Adeleye
- Oluomo Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun
- Hon. Jagunmolu Akande Omoniyi
- Lion Lamidi Dele Tajudeen
- Senator Ganiyu Olarenwaju Solomon (GOS)
Dignitaries in Attendance
The ceremony was chaired by Hon. Dr. Samuel Babatunde Adejare, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Federal University of Health and Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State.
Also present were the Vice-Chancellor of TASUED, Prof. Oluwole Banjo, Acting Chairman of the Federal Character Commission, Barr. Kayode Oladele (guest speaker), and political stalwart Otunba Segun Sowunmi. Discussants included Prof. Obatunde Bright Adetola of Olabisi Onabanjo University, while TASUED Registrar, Mr. Oladapo Oke, and other principal officers also graced the occasion.
The ANUPA Chairman, Comrade Yomi Obasan, and ASUU Chairman, Associate Professor Adewale Ositoye, were also in attendance.
The recognition, among other laurels he has received, was described as a testament to Senator Daniel’s selfless leadership, commitment to education, infrastructural development, and dedication to the welfare of the people of Ogun East, Ogun State, and Nigeria as a whole. Read More
