Varsity awards Alakija honorary doctorate degree

Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Ogun State, has honoured Nigerian businesswoman and philanthropist, Apostle Folorunso Alakija with the Honorary Doctorate Degree, Doctor of Science (D.Sc) in Business Administration.

Apostle Alakija, who is the Vice-Chairman of FAMFA Oil Limited, was conferred with the degree at the fourth convocation ceremony of the university held in Abeokuta on Tuesday, in recognition of her outstanding achievements and contributions in a variety of human endeavours, including business, entrepreneurship, and public service.

The University’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Chinedum Peace Babalola, was joined by the Founder/Chairman, Board of Trustees of Chrisland University, Dr. (Mrs) Winifred Awosika and Prof. Ayodeji O. Olukoju Pro-Chancellor/Chairman, Governing Council, Chrisland University to present the award.

According to Babalola, the university is proud to welcome Apostle Alakija who is one of the best in her ranks to the Chrisland family. “Your lifetime accomplishments as a dynamic businesswoman, engendering culture, and improved quality of life in society are worthy of recognition. We are particularly proud of your accomplishments as the Founder of the Rose of Sharon Foundation – an organisation that focuses on easing the plights of the world’s most vulnerable people, including widows and orphans and many other remarkable contributions to the nation,” she said.

Alakija expressed deep appreciation to the Board of Trustees, the governing council and the management for counting her worthy of honour. She mentioned that she was delighted that the university had gained recognition and acceptability in Nigeria and on the African continent. She praised the visioneer of the university for pushing the boundary by positively bringing to life the dream of imparting the educational sector from kindergarten to tertiary level in the country.

“I would like to recognize the accomplishments of this great institution, and the level of excellence that has been attained within such a short time, to the extent that men and women of academic excellence and economic independence are now being churned out from the university on a yearly basis.

“I sincerely thank the board of trustees, the governing council and staff of Chrisland University, Abeokuta, for this honorary degree. I will always try my best in which ever way I can to give my support to the development of the university,” she said.