Surveyor Kayode Oludare Bags Award Of Living Icon
By Alaba Aliu
The Chief Executive Officer of Ace International Surveying Organization based in Akure, Ondo State, Surveyor Kayode Oludare (MNIS) has been honoured with Living Icon Award in recognition and appreciation of his numerous contributions towards humanity.
Oludare who is fondly call ‘Surveyor Kay’ was honoured for his significant impacts on community service as well as his philanthropism to the Society.
The public lecture and award ceremony organized by TNN TV was held at Sunbeth Hotel in Akure, Ondo State on Friday, December 15, 2023 as dignitaries from all walks of life graced the occasion.
Kayode Oludare whose contributions towards advancement of humanity and community have been quite phenomenal was decorated and presented with insignia of honour as Ondo State Living Icon of the Year.
According to the organizer of the event, Comrade Oluwaseun Akinde said the award ceremony was purposely to appreciate good works of people like Surveyor Kayode Oludare and further encourage them to do more as well as making other to emulate their virtues.
While speaking with journalists shortly after receiving his award, Oludare said he never knew that people are taking inventories of his performances in the society which actually resulted to the honour.
He said that the honour came to him as a surprise saying that he was not expecting it, saying that it is going to motivate him to continue to contribute his token for the development of the people and community.
He pointed out that the award will further boosted his ability to contribute more to the advancement of humanity in different capacities.
He therefore called on the youths not to be discouraged with the situation of things in the community rather they should be service providers which he said is more rewarding.
And that they should not shy away from making useful contributions towards humanity and the good of the society adding that the reward will come when they least expect.
Kayode Oludare was born some decades ago in ancient town of Owo to the noble family of Oludare.
He had his Primary and Secondary Schools education in the community before he proceeded to Federal Government Polytheistic, Ado-Ekiti and came out in flying colours.
He also attended School of Surveying in Oyo State after his mandatory NYSC, Oludare worked with some organization before he finally established his own firm.
He has since been making waves in surveying profession in Nigeria and beyond.
While on campus he contested and won elections in to various offices to represent his fellow students at different capacities.
He has headed many groups, chaired many committees and he performed excellently well, this earned him many commendations android accolades.