The Executive Secretary, Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, (OGMPWB), Alhaji Ajibola Taiwo, was honoured with an Award of Regonition by the Department of Music, Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, as part of the Society of Music Educators of Nigeria (SOWEN)'s 20th Annual National Conference.

The award was presented by the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), Dr.Deborah Lawal, in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, in recognition of his contributions to indigenous music, and dedication to preserving and promoting Nigeria's rich musical heritage.