The Ondo State Commissioner for Education Professor Igbekele Ajibefun has congratulated Dr. Akindele Ige on his elevation and swearing-in as Permanent Secretary,Ondo State Ministry of Education by the Governor of Ondo State,His Excellency Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa,at International Event Center popularly called The Dome in Akure,the Ondo State Capital.
Ajibefun who was in a state of euphoria during the reception organized by the Permanent Secretary at C.A.C Hall in Akure, described Dr.Akindele Ige as a thorough bred educationist par excellence.
“Dr.Akindele Ige is very diligent in his work, sincere and straight forward in all his official engagement in and outside Ondo State”, Ajibefun averred
Friends, Associates, Family Members and Well Wishers described Dr.Akindele Ige as a cool headed but highly cerebral top Civil Servant with an Heart of Gold.

Reacting, Dr.Akindele Ige appreciated Almighty God for keeping him alive to witness the day, adding that it was a promise fulfilled.
He thanked the Ondo State Governor, His Excellency Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for finding him worthy to be elevated to the position of a Permanent Secretary in the Public Service of Ondo State adding that the position is a call to serve.
He was full of appreciation to the Ondo State Commissioner for Education,Prof.Igbekele Ajibefun for making his job easier in the Ondo State Ministry of Education,and promised to continue to serve diligently without disappointing the people.
Dr.Akindele Ige lauded all the Staff of Ondo State Ministry of Education for their unalloyed support and encouragement all the time.
And to his family members,he appreciated them all.
Among the dignatories that graced the occasion are; Former Head of Service,Directors in the Ministry of Education a
which includes;Dr Gabriel Fakindele etc, Dr.Omobola Ojoge Principal Fiwasaye Girls’ Grammar School, Akure,Mr.Tolu Fasawe Principal Imade College,Owo,,SSAs,ZEOs,AEOs,and other too numerous to mention.