ECOWAS Youth Council honors Dr Ibilade Adesokan, as youth ambassador

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) recently honored Dr. Ibilade Joel Adesokan with the prestigious title of Youth Ambassador in recognition of his outstanding contributions to education and community development in Nigeria.

Adesokan, born on September 19, 1986, in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria also graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in 2009 with Second-Class Upper Division.

He, however, quickly garnered recognition by winning the Best Manager of the Year award in 2009 from the Educational Management Student Association (EMSA) at the University of Ilorin.

At a young age, Adesokan had established himself as a prominent advocate for social change. Fueled by a commitment to address educational challenges in Nigeria, Adesokan established ‘Into University Educational Consult’ in 2019

The organization comprises INTO
University, INTO Migration, and INTO Tutors, offering solutions ranging from academic support to international student placement.

In 2018, he founded INTO Migration, a key player in the international education market. This venture, along with INTO University and INTO Tutors, constitutes INTO GROUP, contributing significantly to the Nigerian economy and bridging educational gaps.

More so, Adesokan’s exceptional achievements have been acknowledged through numerous awards, including the recent ECOWAS Youth Ambassador, Hall of Fame
to Yoruba Assembly to the National Outstanding Leadership Award as an icon of transformation, among others.

He recently announced part of his His philanthropic vision to annually assist over
5,000 families and students in realizing their dreams of studying abroad.

Reacting to this appointment, Adesokan, in a statement personally signed by him, during the week, stated: “I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for being named the ECOWAS youth ambassador. This is a tremendous opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people in the region and to advocate for positive change.

“I am committed to using this platform to promote peace, unity, and prosperity in our community. I am grateful for the support of my family, friends, and mentors who have helped me get to this point. I am poised on creating a brighter future for the youth of ECOWAS.”