Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has congratulated his Special Adviser on Mining and Mineral Matters, Professor Lukuman Jimoda Adekilekun, ahead of his 68th Inaugural Lecture at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso.
In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke described Adekilekun as “a man of uncommon intellect, exemplary character, and patriotic zeal, whose scholarship and public service have brought pride to Osun State.”
The governor commended the professor’s role in repositioning the state’s mining sector, noting that his visionary ideas and pragmatic approach had strengthened mineral resource management, encouraged sustainable practices, and created fresh opportunities for economic growth.
Adeleke further highlighted reforms achieved under Adekilekun’s guidance, including Osun’s shareholding in Thor Explorations, the global firm behind the Segilola Gold Project.
“Professor Adekilekun is not just an academic luminary but also a reform-minded technocrat whose work bridges knowledge and governance,” Adeleke said. “His inaugural lecture is a celebration of intellect, service, and dedication to the betterment of society.”
The governor urged the academic community, mining stakeholders, and residents of Osun to celebrate the milestone and draw inspiration from Adekilekun’s achievements in research and public administration.
