Oluwaseun Awogbenle, a prominent Nigerian author and youth advocate, has been appointed by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole SAN, as a member of the University of Ilorin Advocates Council. Alongside other accomplished alumni, Awogbenle was inaugurated into the council on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in his commitment to shaping the future of education and youth empowerment in Nigeria.

The Council, comprising distinguished alumni such as actor Femi Adebayo, social media influencer Lasisi Elenu, and others, is tasked with promoting and advancing the values, activities, achievements, and interests of the University of Ilorin both locally and internationally. Awogbenle expressed his gratitude for the appointment, highlighting the opportunity it presents to give back to the institution that profoundly impacted his life.

Reflecting on the University of Ilorin’s reputation as Nigeria’s institution of first choice for quality and stability in tertiary education, Awogbenle affirmed his commitment to contributing to its sustained growth and transformation. He emphasized the importance of education as a catalyst for development and expressed confidence that the council’s work would shape the experiences of current and future generations of students, while also extending the university’s reach globally.