College honours President’s aide

August 27, 2025 by Our Reporter

Taidob College, Abeokuta, in Ogun State, has named a street in the school after Jim Obazee, aide to President Bola Tinubu, in recognition of his contributions to education and growth.

 Vice-Chancellor of Bowen University, Iwo, Prof. Jonathan Babalola, who inaugurated the road at the graduation ceremony, eulogised Obazee for his support, commitment, and belief in shaping young minds.

 College Director, Obawumi Jiboku, said Obazee is a lover of education, a parent, and a supporter of the institution.

 He said the board and management valued his impact and decided to honour him.

 ”The management has resolved to name the road in your honour’’, a letter said.

 ”This is not just a name on a signpost; it is a symbol of gratitude and testament to the role you played in our story.

 ”The road will be known as Jim Osayande Obazee Road, serving as a reminder to all who pass through our gates of the value of service, integrity, and dedication.

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 ”We are confident this gesture will reflect an appreciation and immortalise your place in the history of our college”.

 The honour by Taidob College, Abeokuta, brought to 55 the number of awards bestowed on Obazee in recognition of works, achievements and contributions to the accounting profession, the country and the world, both at FRC, and especially in his performance while investigating Central Bank of Nigeria and other Government Business Entities (GBEs) in 2014 and 2023.

The naming of the road in his honour came on the heels of the Gold Award in the Public Service Category by ThisNigeria Newspaper in 2024, the Outstanding Investigator of the Year award by Top Society Magazine, published by Agii Multimedia Concept, United Kingdom, and the Outstanding Investigator of the Year 2024 award by the Blueprint Newspaper’s Impact Series and Awards on 22nd July 2025.

 The outcome of his investigation of the CBN in 2014 led to the removal of Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the Governor of the CBN, while the investigation of the said apex bank, since 2023, led to the sack of Godwin Emefiele and his four deputies.