Abeokuta, Ogun State — Wife of the former Governor of Ogun State, Mrs. Olufunso Amosun, has reaffirmed her commitment to uplifting lives and empowering the less privileged through sustained humanitarian and developmental initiatives.
Mrs. Amosun made this known on Thursday after receiving an Award of Excellence for Sustaining Human Development through Empowerment from the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Ogun State Chapter.
The award presentation was part of the Institute’s annual colloquium themed “Leadership and Reputation: The Role of Public Relations in Building Trust.”
Presenting the award, the State Chairman of NIPR, Mrs. Oluwaseun Boye, said Mrs. Amosun was selected under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) category in recognition of her outstanding philanthropic efforts and impactful projects carried out through the UPLIFT Development Foundation.
Boye commended Mrs. Amosun’s recent sponsorship of free breast and cervical cancer screenings and lumpectomy surgeries for women across Ogun State, describing her as “a model of selfless service and compassionate leadership.”
In her remarks, Mrs. Amosun expressed gratitude to the NIPR for the honour, noting that it would further motivate her to expand her humanitarian efforts.
“I am deeply honoured to receive this prestigious award,” she said. “I accept it with utmost humility and gratitude. I see this recognition not as a personal achievement, but as a reminder that there is always more to be done. It inspires me to continue pushing the boundaries of service, empathy, and purposeful leadership.”
The colloquium also featured discussions on leadership, reputation, and trust-building. The Chairman of the event, Hon. Ladi Adebutu, and the keynote speaker, Asiwaju Adetokunbo Modupe, emphasized that effective leadership and strong moral values are essential for rebuilding trust in society.
They lamented the erosion of public confidence in institutions and noted that sustainable national progress depends on leaders who prioritize the welfare of citizens.
Other distinguished award recipients at the event included the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, and several notable personalities recognized for their contributions to leadership, public relations, and social development.
