In a resounding recognition of visionary leadership and dedication to academic excellence, Engr. Dr. Taofeek Adekunle Abdul-Hameed, FNSE, FISE, FNIEEE, FIMC, the Pioneer Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Oyo State, has been conferred with the prestigious Face of Living Hero of Academic World Award 2025.

The award, presented by the Life Value Awareness and Leadership Secure Initiative (LIVALSI) at a ceremony held at Madam Edo Junction, Opposite NYSC Camp, Kubwa, Abuja, honours Dr. Abdul-Hameed as the “Distinguished Pioneer Leadership in Technical Education and Best Rector of the Year, 2025.”

According to the organizers, the award celebrates the Rector’s exceptional leadership qualities, his philanthropic impact, and his unwavering commitment to academic innovation, technical education, and entrepreneurship training in Nigeria. Dr. Abdul-Hameed’s tenure has seen Federal Polytechnic Ayede grow rapidly into a beacon of practical education, industry-relevant training, and youth empowerment.

Since assuming office as the pioneer Rector, Engr. Dr. Abdul-Hameed has led a transformative mission, building a solid foundation for the institution through strategic development, infrastructural expansion, and stakeholder engagement. His forward-thinking leadership has positioned the Polytechnic as a model for technical institutions nationwide.

The award comes at a significant moment — Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day — symbolizing hope and progress in the nation’s education sector. In his acceptance remarks, the Rector reaffirmed his commitment to raising future-ready graduates and supporting the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

This latest recognition further cements Dr. Abdul-Hameed’s reputation as one of Nigeria’s foremost education administrators, whose work continues to inspire excellence, innovation, and national development.

Congratulations to a true academic hero.