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Pace-Setters Club Ipetu Ijesa Rewards Brilliance at Prof. Fola Adedoyin Annual Students Competition, Gives 30 Indigent Scholarships, and Honours Outstanding Sponsors, Schools and Students

Published by admin on October 31st, 2025.

Pace-Setters Club Ipetu Ijesa Rewards Brilliance at Prof. Fola Adedoyin Annual Students Competition, Gives 30 Indigent Scholarships, and Honours Outstanding Sponsors, Schools and Students

The 2025 edition of the Prof. Fola Adedoyin Annual Students Competition shone brightly on Friday, 31st October 2025, at the Ipetu Ijesa Town Hall. The event, proudly organized by the Pace-Setters Club, Ipetu Ijesa, was one of the great events of this year’s Aropeju Celebration, drawing together the crème of young scholars from primary, junior, and senior secondary schools across the town.

The atmosphere was charged with excitement, intellectual brilliance, and heartfelt celebration of excellence, a true testament to the club’s enduring commitment to education, empowerment, and community development.

Awards and Prizes that Inspire

Winners in the three academic categories received handsome prizes as follows:

1st Position: ₦100,000

2nd Position: ₦75,000

3rd Position: ₦50,000

Beyond the cash prizes, winners were also rewarded with dictionaries, high-quality school bags, mathematical sets, calculators, and medals. In a touching show of support, their second-term school fees were also fully paid by the club.

Scholarship Awards:

One of the day’s most memorable moments was the presentation of free WAEC scholarships to 30 indigent students, generously sponsored by Dr. Paul Bakare, the distinguished Patron of the Pace-Setters Club. The scholarship, covering the 2026 WAEC examination fees, will enable deserving students to pursue their academic dreams without financial barriers.

Special Recognitions and Awards of Excellence

The ceremony also recognized outstanding individuals whose support and commitment have elevated the Pace-Setters Club’s educational mission to greater heights.

Bakare Paul received the Award of Excellence for All-Time Sponsorship, in recognition of his consistent generosity and unflinching dedication to empowering the next generation.

Engr. Olowu Sunday, MNSE, was honoured with the Award of Golden Sponsorship Excellence, applauded for his golden heart and remarkable contributions to youth development.

Mrs. Adekunle Iyabo Monisola, the club’s Patroness, was celebrated with an Award of Excellence for her inspiring leadership and unwavering support.

In addition, educational institutions that stood out for their performance and impact were duly recognized:

Air Force Primary School was crowned Best Primary School of the Year,

while Immaculate International School proudly clinched the Best Junior and Senior Secondary School Award.

Both winning schools were presented with writing materials and textbooks to further enhance their teaching and learning resources.

Distinguished Dignitaries and Members in Attendance

The event was graced by dignitaries and club members, including Pastor Oluwayemi Oladimeji, who represented Dr. Paul Bakare, and Mrs. Adekunle Monilola, Patroness of the club.

Other Pace-Setters in attendance were:

Pacesetter Akinyele Oladayo (née Olutomilayo) – President

Pacesetter Victor Olawoye – Secretary

Pacesetter Tosin Ajayi

Pacesetter Elijah Oluwafemi

Pacesetter Iwada Abiodun (née Ojeniyi)

Pacesetter Gbenga Gureje

Pacesetter Fakunle Fatunsin

Pacesetter Olowu Seye – joined online

Brilliant Young Minds Emerge Victorious

Primary School Category

1. Olatunde Taiwo – 1st Position

2. Hammed Aliyah – 2nd Position

3. Alademomi Priscilla – 3rd Position

*Junior Secondary School Category*

1. Adeloye Bright – 1st Position

2. Alege Damilola – 2nd Position

3. Olatunbosun Tioluwanimi – 3rd Position

*Senior Secondary School Category*

1. Alademomi Philemon – 1st Position

2. Ilesanmi Kelvin – 2nd Position

3. Adelegan Matthew – 3rd Position

Gifts for All Participants

No one left empty-handed, every student, teacher, and parent in attendance received writing materials, courtesy of the Pace-Setters Club, reinforcing the club’s mission to promote literacy and learning opportunities for all.

A Legacy of Excellence Continues

The 2025 Prof. Fola Adedoyin Annual Students Competition once again underscored the Pace-Setters Club’s unwavering dedication to educational excellence in Ipetu Ijesa. From generous scholarships and school prizes to heartfelt recognitions and community impact, the event did more than reward brilliance, it inspired a whole generation to dream bigger, work harder, and rise higher.