Ten students of tertiary institutions who are mainly indegenes of Ibadan have been awarded scholarship by a Non Governmental Organization, named Fola-Gold Global Foundation.
According to the President of the Foundation who is also the wife of Mogaji Taiwo Gbadebo Oladejo, Pastor (Mrs) Folakemi Oladejo said the gesture was to support the beneficiaries in their various efforts to tackle their financial challenges, particularly at this time of economic hardships.
While congratulating the recipients, Pastor Mrs Oladejo encouraged them to put in more efforts in their studies, to be able to enjoy the scholarship.
Earlier, Mogaji Gbadebo Oladejo said he was motivated to collaborate with the foundation to give out the scholarships by the attitude of his parents, who despite their little earnings they put down all their resources for him to become what he is today.
He appreciated the guests for attending the occasion marking his 61st birthday.
The recipients thanked the Foundation for the scholarship award and promised to use the money judiciously in the pursuit of their academic programme. They prayed that God will continue to lift the couple in all their endeavors.
Attendees included Vice Chancellors of Universities, University lecturers, different social groups in Ibadan, Iwo Road Area Commander, Business men and women, politicians, including Otunba Reuben Famuyibo, Engineer Femi Babalola, Chairman of Jogor Event Center, Dr. Ademola Ariyo, Elder Kayode Ojo, Alhaji Kola Animashaun former Oyo State Chairman of League of Veteran Journalists, Elder Kayode Bamiduro former Special Assistant Media to the immediate past Governor of Oyo State, late Senator Abiola Ajimobi, and Alhaji Musbau Azeez whose birthday incidentally fell on 9th of August, 2020.
