Awardee Appreciates KCDPIN, Ooni of Ife’s Endorsement By Seun AdetolaHeritage researcher, genealogist and media entrepreneur, Femi Alufa, has accepted the Yoruba Icon and Omoluabi Award 2026, conferred by KAARO O JIRE Community Development and Peace Initiative (KCDPIN).In his acceptance letter ,Mr Femi Alufa expressed gratitude to the organisers, describing the recognition as both an honour and a call to greater service.
He particularly appreciated the royal endorsement of the Palace of the Ooni of Ife and his selection among 50 personalities worldwide.Femi Alufa, a Senior Legislative Aide (SLA) to the Deputy Senate President at the National Assembly, is also the Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of Ekiti Summit News Media Group. He reaffirmed his commitment to the Omoluabi values of integrity, good character, service and the preservation of Yoruba cultural heritage.
He dedicated the award to his family, mentors, colleagues and benefactors, particularly Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, OFR, CON, Founder and Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), and Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, CON, Leader of the Senate.He also pledged a modest contribution to KCDPIN’s book launch, scheduled to take place on the day of the award ceremony.The award presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at the Palace of the Ooni of Ife in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.#FemiAlufa #YorubaIconAwardee #Omoluabi #EkitiSummitNews #NaijaParrot #Ancestora
