Celebrating a Global Icon: AcadPass™ Joins the World in Honoring Prof. Mondy Gold

Today, September 16, the world pauses to honor Professor Mondy Selle Gold — a scholar, teacher, and global citizen whose voice and vision transcend borders. As AcadPass™’s National Academic Adviser, Prof. Gold embodies the values of mentorship, hope, and leadership that are shaping the future of African students and universities.

Prof. Gold’s name and stature resonate far beyond Nigeria’s shores. He is a towering figure in global advocacy, known for his tireless pursuit of justice, human dignity, and environmental equity. His distinguished career spans decades of activism, leadership, and public engagement — shaping policy, guiding discourse, and mentoring generations of emerging voices both at home and across the diaspora.

An Intellectual Force and Mentor

As a distinguished academic, respected thinker, and celebrated teacher, Prof. Gold has earned admiration not only for his scholarship but also for his deep connection with students. He embodies mentorship, hope, and guidance — qualities that make him the perfect bridge between the world of ideas and the lived realities of young people.

Prof. Gold wears many colourful hats:

Poetic Writer and frontline promoter of the Ijaw cause globally.

Chairman of NADECO, USA, contributing to democratic advocacy and justice on the global stage.

Winner of the CSU Global Faculty Award for Transformative Teaching, a recognition of his outstanding student evaluations and life-changing impact in the classroom.

Chairman of the Ijaw Diaspora Council, strengthening cultural identity, representation, and unity for his people.

Prof. Gold and AcadPass™: Shaping the Future of Students

In his role as National Academic Adviser of AcadPass™, Prof. Gold is helping to direct the position of AcadPass™ not only as a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for Nigeria but also as a transformative force across the African continent.

AcadPass™ is building Africa’s largest student-focused ecosystem, designed to empower young people with tools that matter most to their growth and future. Through a single, secure platform, students can access:

Digital Identity & Access Control – safer campuses with seamless entry and exit management.

Healthcare Access – affordable health coverage linked to student identity.

Financial Inclusion – easier access to financial tools, savings, and opportunities tailored for students.

Academic & Lifestyle Services – from course management and resources to student life support via platforms like AcadLife Magazine.

By guiding AcadPass™, Prof. Gold ensures that students and universities alike benefit from a 21st-century ecosystem that merges technology, education, and empowerment. His voice and vision anchor AcadPass™ in values that extend beyond innovation — values rooted in justice, equity, and mentorship.

A Life of Purpose, A Legacy of Impact

As we celebrate Professor Mondy Selle Gold’s birthday, we honour not just his years but his immense contributions to academia, advocacy, and the global pursuit of dignity. For students across Nigeria and Africa, his leadership at AcadPass™ is a beacon of what education can achieve: not just knowledge, but transformation.

Happy Birthday, Prof. Gold!
Your life continues to inspire, your work continues to empower, and your legacy continues to shape generations.

Mr. Ibile Shines as NSE Presents Award of Excellence for Housing and Infrastructure Innovation

It was a moment of honour and recognition on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at JATA Hotel, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, as the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Ibeju-Lekki Branch, presented an Award of Excellence to the Chief Executive Officer of Harmony Gardens & Estate Development Ltd, Hon. (Dr.) Saheed Mosadoluwa Abdullahi, popularly known as Mr Ibile.

The award, according to the NSE, was in appreciation of Dr. Mosadoluwa’s outstanding contributions to engineering, infrastructure, and national development through his innovative housing projects and commitment to community growth.

Dr. Mosadoluwa, who has been at the forefront of affordable housing advocacy in Nigeria, was celebrated for spearheading massive estate projects such as Lekki Aviation Town, which has rapidly transformed from bare land into a thriving community. His vision of bridging Nigeria’s housing deficit with sustainable and accessible housing models continues to attract accolades both locally and internationally.

Speaking at the event, the leadership of NSE Ibeju-Lekki Branch described the Harmony Gardens boss as a “practical problem-solver whose work in real estate and community development aligns with engineering excellence and national progress.”

In his acceptance remarks, Dr. Mosadoluwa dedicated the award to his team at Harmony Gardens, stating that their collective effort and resilience made the recognition possible. He further pledged to continue supporting innovations that will not only promote engineering excellence but also create sustainable solutions to Nigeria’s housing challenges.

The colourful event had engineers, industry leaders, and stakeholders in attendance, with many hailing Dr. Mosadoluwa as an “agent of transformation” whose projects continue to impact lives positively.

New Dawn in Isara-Remo: Aare Adetola Emmanuelking Felicitates with Odemo-Elect of Isara

History and tradition converged in Isara-Remo, Ogun State, as the Otun Asiwaju of Remoland and Chairman/CEO of Adron Group, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking KOF, paid a courtesy visit to Bashorun Oluwole Ogunbayo, the Odemo-elect of Isara, who was recently chosen as the 38th Odemo, and is presently undergoing the customary rites ahead of his coronation.

The visit was both a gesture of honour and an opportunity for Aare Adetola Emmanuelking to extend his heartfelt felicitations to the monarch-in-waiting and his close friend on his historic emergence. He described Bashorun Ogunbayo’s selection as a testimony of destiny fulfilled and the dawn of a promising era for the illustrious town of Isara.

In his remarks, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking praised the Odemo-elect for his humility, foresight, and strength of character, qualities he believes will shape a reign marked by peace and sustainable development once the coronation is complete. He noted that the people of Isara, and indeed all of Remoland, are blessed to have chosen a leader whose life embodies wisdom and compassion.

“Your emergence as the 38th Odemo-elect of Isara is a true triumph for the entire Isara kingdom. It is a divine orchestration destined to usher in peace, unity, and progress. I pledge my support to your noble vision for advancing the fortunes of Isara,” he said.

In his response, the Odemo-elect expressed deep gratitude for the visit and goodwill. He commended Aare Adetola Emmanuelking for his commitment to community development as well as the promotion of Yoruba traditions and cultural heritage. He also prayed for the continued success of Adron Group, and lauded his notable contributions to Remoland and the larger Nigerian society.

The courtesy visit further highlights Aare Adetola Emmanuelking’s deep respect for Yoruba traditional institutions and his enduring role in fostering harmony, preserving culture, and driving socio-economic advancement within and beyond Remoland.