Igbalaye Adekunle Teslim
Igbalaye Adekunle Teslim
Legal Practitioner & Public Administrator
Base: Osogbo
Qualification: LLM Law, LLB Law, MBA Financial Management
Professional summary
Experienced public administrator and legal practitioner with extensive background in local government administration, community development, and public service leadership.
Biography
Igbalaye Adekunle Teslim is a distinguished Nigerian administrator, legal scholar, and public servant from Osogbo, Osun State. Mr. Teslim possesses a robust and diverse educational background, holding an LLM and LLB in Law from Adeleke University, an MBA in Financial Management from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, and foundational qualifications in Printing Technology from Yaba College of Technology. His career is marked by significant leadership roles in local governance, most notably serving as the Executive Chairman of Osogbo Local Government and holding prominent national positions such as National Treasurer and Chairman of the Osun State Chapter for the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON). A highly accomplished individual, Mr. Teslim has received numerous honors and awards in recognition of his service and excellence. These include being named the Honorary Mayor of the City of District Heights, Maryland, USA; receiving an Award of Excellence in Local Government Administration from the Nigerian Tribune; and being honored as the "Best Grassroot Politician & Dynamic Chairman of the Year." His early academic prowess was also evident, as he was recognized as the Best OND Student in Printing Technology at Yaba College of Technology and earned multiple best-student awards during his secondary education at Osogbo Grammar School. Beyond his administrative and political achievements, Igbalaye Adekunle Teslim is a visionary leader known for his strong work ethic, oratory skills, and ability to foster human relations. His competencies include effectively initiating and facilitating goal-oriented activities, building sustainable relationships, and adapting to new challenges. He serves as a Federal Board Member for the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training at Obafemi Awolowo University and maintains professional affiliations such as Associate Membership in the Institute of Public Management. His personal interests include reading, traveling, and sports such as football and golf. He is happily married and resides in Osogbo.
Key Achievements
Executive Chairman, Osogbo Local Government (2008)
National Treasurer, Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON)
Chairman, ALGON Osun State Chapter (2008)
Federal Board Member, Institute of Agriculture Research and Training, OAU
Caretaker Committee Chairman, Osogbo Local Government (2007)
Educational Background
LLM Law - Adeleke University Ede (2025)
LLB Law - Adeleke University Ede (2020)
MBA (Financial Management) - Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (2010)
PGD (Public Administration) - Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (2008)
HND (Printing Technology) - Yaba College of Technology (1994)
OND (Printing Technology) - Yaba College of Technology (1991)
Career Highlights
Honorary Mayor of the City of District Heights, Maryland USA
Award of Excellence in Local Government Administration by Nigerian Tribune's 60th Anniversary
2010 Achievers Award of Excellence as Best Grassroot Politician & Dynamic Chairman by Global Media Consults
Special Award by Osogbo-Asheville Sister Cities Committee (OASCC) USA
Award of Excellence and Service to Humanity by Caring Hands International Nigeria
Merit Award as Osogbo State Prime Farmer of the year by All Farmers Association (AFAN)
Best OND Student in Printing Technology, Yaba College of Technology (1991)
Professional Associations
Associate Member, Institute of Public Management
Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON)
Publications
Case Study in making Screen Printing Process & Machine (Research Project)