OGITECH honours Engr. Temitayo Agemo-Okuboyejo at its Engineering Conference as she urges students to embrace mentorship and build lasting legacies
OGITECH Honours Temitayo Agemo-Okuboyejo at Engineering Conference
The School of Engineering of the Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH), Igbesa, has honoured Hon. Engr. Temitayo Agemo-Okuboyejo with an Award of Recognition in acknowledgement of her contributions and the values she represents.
The award was presented during the institution’s School of Engineering Hybrid International Conference, where Agemo-Okuboyejo also challenged students to embrace mentorship, pursue professional excellence and build legacies that would positively impact future generations.
Speaking at the conference, the engineer urged students to look beyond academic qualifications and recognise mentorship as an important tool for personal development, career advancement and meaningful contributions to society.
She encouraged them to identify individuals whose professional experiences, accomplishments and personal values could provide guidance as they navigate their academic and career journeys.
According to her, mentorship offers young people valuable opportunities to learn from the experiences of others, gain practical knowledge, avoid common mistakes and develop the confidence needed to succeed in their chosen professions.
Agemo-Okuboyejo also spoke on the importance of purposeful living and the need for individuals to make lasting contributions to society.
She noted that one of the ways people could achieve a form of immortality was by creating legacies that would continue to make a positive difference long after their lifetime.
She urged the students to see themselves not merely as beneficiaries of academic knowledge but as future leaders, innovators and professionals with the responsibility to influence society positively and contribute to the development of their communities.
The highlight of the conference was the presentation of the Award of Recognition to Agemo-Okuboyejo. The award was formally presented by His Royal Majesty, Engr. Oba Teslim Nosiru Olayemi, the Olodan of Odan, Abuja-Sule, Igbesa.
The recognition further highlighted the importance of mentorship, professional development and engagement between experienced professionals and students preparing to enter the workforce.
Beyond her professional engagements, Agemo-Okuboyejo has expressed interest in the educational, economic and human capital development of Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency.
She is seeking election to represent the constituency in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Her stated areas of interest include education, human capital development and expanding opportunities for young people, particularly through initiatives that promote skills acquisition, professional growth and greater access to opportunities.
Her appearance at the OGITECH conference provided an opportunity to engage with students on the importance of mentorship, purposeful leadership and the responsibility of professionals to contribute to the development of the next generation.
