IEYDA DEEMED ME WORTHY OF AN AWARD – SAYS HAKEEM OLADIMEJI LAWAL

The Chairman of Awliya Foundation, recently commended Illorin Emirate Youth Development Association for the award given to him in respect of his contributions to the community. In his speech, Hakeem Oladimeji Lawal said; “Today, IEYDA deemed me worthy of an award for my contributions to our community, in celebration of the 25th Coronation Anniversary of the Mai Martaba and Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu Gambari (CFR).

I was well represented by Dr. Afeez Afolabi, Engineer Idris Zubair, Alhaji Sulyman Olowojare, Dr. Ibrahim Afonja, Hadji Femi Yusuf, and a host of others. I donated two (2) boreholes, one at Otte in Asa Local Government and the other at Ogun-Edun in Moro local government. I also gave out 125 full scholarships to indigent students of Emirate descent at Adewale Ibrahim College of Health Science, this is in continuation of Awliya foundation's scholarship scheme at University of Ilorin and the Pan African College of Education where we have over a 100 students on full scholarship.

I commend the organizers of the event, I also appreciate the fatherly support of the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu Gambari (CFR), more years on the throne Sheu. I also congratulate my fellow award recipients, Sheriff Shagaya and Mallam Saliu Mustapha, more feathers to your cap!

Special thanks to the Chairman of the occasion, Hon. Justice (rtd) Idris Haroun, Lawal O. Olohungbebe, and Sheikh Farouq Onikijipa for their insightful lectures. 

Thank you all.”