Adeleke, UNIOSUN honour Chancellor after 10-year tenure
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- Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and Osun State University management honored Chancellor Folorunso Alakija for her 10 years of service.
- Alakija was recognized for her significant contributions to the university and the state, including support for infrastructure and the establishment of a medical research hospital.
- The university expressed gratitude for her unwavering commitment, which has brought growth and visibility to the institution.
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, alongside the management of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), has celebrated the decade-long service of its Chancellor, Folorunso Alakija. The commendation highlights Alakija's profound impact not only on the university's growth but also on the broader development of Osun State and humanity. This recognition underscores the deep appreciation within the state for her philanthropic endeavors and leadership.
a rare philanthropist whose interventions had significantly impacted education, healthcare, and infrastructural development in the state
Governor Adeleke, represented by his deputy, Kola Adewusi, lauded Alakija as a "rare philanthropist" whose interventions have significantly advanced education, healthcare, and infrastructure in Osun. Specific mention was made of her crucial support for the university's access road and the donation of the ultra-modern Modupe and Folorunso Alakija Medical Research and Training Hospital. This facility stands as a testament to her commitment to medical education and high-level healthcare, serving as a lasting legacy for the state.
her support for the construction of the access road to the university, as well as the donation of the ultra-modern Modupe and Folorunso Alakija Medical Research and Training Hospital.
University Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Clement Adebooye, echoed these sentiments, expressing deep appreciation for Alakija's unwavering support and commitment over the past ten years. He noted that her tenure has been marked by immense growth, visibility, and transformation for UNIOSUN. The university management assured Alakija that the medical research hospital would be sustained as a leading center for medical and research excellence in Nigeria and beyond, ensuring her legacy continues to flourish.
Alakija’s tenure had brought immense growth, visibility and transformation to the university, adding that members of the university community wished her tenure could continue beyond its expiration.
Responding to the honor, Alakija attributed her commitment to divine guidance, emphasizing her dedication to obeying God's instruction to build the hospital and contribute meaningfully to humanity. She encouraged others to make their own contributions, however small, towards societal betterment. Her humility and dedication, even when faced with numerous requests, reflect a profound sense of purpose and service that resonates deeply within Osun State.
I received divine guidance to build the hospital for Osun State University.
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