The Chief Press Secretary to Ondo State Governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan has received a Community Development Award from the United Nations Volunteers Service in recognition of his contributions to community development.
Prince Adeniyan was honoured at the 2026 National Volunteer Conference held at the Dr. Olusegun Mimiko Event Centre, Akure, alongside other distinguished personalities, including the Proprietress of Mummy’s Place International School and Emplace College, Rev. (Dr.) Damilola Oshin.
The conference, organised in partnership with the Ondo State Government, commemorated the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development and brought together government officials, United Nations agencies and development stakeholders.
Sharing his excitement over the recognition, Adeniyan described the occasion as a memorable moment, particularly as he shared the award stage with his godmother, Dr. Oshin, who also received a community development award at the event.
The Governor’s spokesperson expressed gratitude for the recognition, which celebrates commitment to community development and selfless service.
The honour further highlighted the contributions of public officials and educationists to volunteerism, community advancement and sustainable development in Ondo State.
The National Volunteer Conference provided a platform for stakeholders to promote volunteerism as a catalyst for development and encourage greater participation in community service.
