Adeleke, UNIOSUN honours VC after 10-year tenure

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, alongside the management of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), has paid a special tribute to Chancellor Folorunso Alakija, celebrating her decade of dedicated service to the university and humanity. The recognition highlights Alakija's profound impact on the state's development, particularly in critical sectors such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

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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 benefited Osun State. He specifically commended her support for the construction of the university's access road and the donation of the ultra-modern Modupe and Folorunso Alakija Medical Research and Training Hospital. This hospital, gifted to UNIOSUN, stands as a testament to her commitment to advancing medical education and high-level healthcare within the state, leaving an enduring legacy.

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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 10 years. He noted that her tenure has been marked by immense growth, increased visibility, and significant transformation for the university. The university management remains committed to sustaining the medical research facility as a leading center in Nigeria and beyond. Alakija, in response, expressed gratitude for the honor and shared that she received divine guidance to build the hospital, underscoring her commitment to obeying God's instruction and contributing to humanity's betterment. She encouraged others to contribute to making society and the nation a better place.

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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.