Secretary-General of the Ogun State Muslim Council, Asiwaju Kamal'deen Akintunde has lauded the Federal Government for its reform in the area of technical and vocational education, describing it as right steps toward the 21st-century economy
Alhaji Akintunde gave the commendation on Saturday in Abeokuta while receiving the prestigious 2026 Bola Ajibola Community Service Award, alongside two others, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Adeleye Oyebade (retired) and Aare Kazeem Bakinson during the celebration of Crescent University's 20th Founder's Day Lecture
"The strategic focus on *Technical and Vocational Education* and the integration of technology are the right steps toward the 21st-century economy. Furthermore", he stated
The Grand Commander of National Council of Muslim Youth Organizations, NACOMYO , also commended the policy stopping establishment of both public and private universities, so as to consolidate on the existing and ensure qualitative university education in the country
"Furthermore, the systematic reduction in the proliferation of new universities—choosing instead to consolidate and strengthen existing ones—is a commendable pursuit of quality over quantity", he stated
The prominent Muslim leader however emphasized the need for proper implementation of various reformed policies for them to achieve meaningful impacts in the education sector
'"I urge the federal government to ensure these reforms are realistic and impactful at the grassroots. Policy formulation is different from policy implementation. Our policies must not just exist in the corridors of power; they must be felt in the lives of the students and the efficiency of the teachers"
Asiwaju Kamal'deen Akintunde was honoured with Bola Ajibola Community Service Award for his commitment to promotion of youth development and inter-faith harmony in the country along side two other awardees, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Adeleye Oyebade (retired) recognized for his contribution to promotion of security reform and community policing while Aare Bakinson represented by wife received award for his services to societal development and education
The State Muslim Council's Scribe who expressed his deepest appreciation to the management of Crescent University, dedicated the award to the memory of the late Promoter of the university, Prince Bola Ajibola, the Muslim youth of the country and to the tireless members of the OMC Secretariat
"To the students of Crescent University: Excellence is not a coincidence; it is a habit. Let us all work for an Ummah that is educated, a State that is equitable, and a Nation that is truly committed to the common man", he charged
He stated that the acceptance of the award would encourage him to do more for the society, particularly the Muslim communities across the country
"I accept this award not as a 'Destination,' but as a *Mandate*. It is a mandate to continue the work we have championed through NACOMYO, MUSWEN, NSCIA, the Islamic Mission for Africa (IMA), and the Ogun State Muslim Council (OMC)", he pledged
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