State University, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has announced
the appointment of Mrs. Folorunso Alakija, as the second
Chancellor of Osun State University, Osogbo. The pioneer
Chancellor being His Imperial Majesty, the late Ooni of Ife,
Oba Okunade Sijuwade whose five year tenure lapsed in
2014.
The appointment, which according to a statement by the
Governor’s spokesperson, Mr. Semiu Okanlawon, takes
immediate effect and will be for a period of five years.
Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, while congratulating the new
Chancellor, said Mrs. Alakija’s antecedent and sterling
qualities as a God-fearing woman, a person of honour,
integrity and successful business woman would no doubt
impact positively on the running of Osun State University.
The Governor also pointed out that the Government of Osun
would look forward to a great working relationship with the
new Chancellor as she leads Osun State University, Osogbo,
to a new height of excellence.
In her acceptance letter addressed to the Governor, Mrs
Alakija said, “It is with pleasure that I receive and accept the
appointment as the Chancellor of the University of Osun
State. I pray for God’s grace and strength to execute my
duties as Chancellor of the University during my five-year
tenure.”
Mrs. Folorunso Alakija is a businesswoman who has
forayed into uncharted territories. She is a philanthropist
with a sincere desire to help the needy, an icon with an
infallible sense of style, a loving wife, a caring mother and
doting grandmother.
Educated in Europe, she first embarked on a career in office
administration and later went into banking where she
remained, until she took a leap of faith and followed her
creative calling to establish her own business.
The investiture of the second Chancellor of Osun State
University will take place during the forth- coming
Convocation ceremonies of the University.
Visit the Official Website of Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija to read
her full profile.
MSG Team.
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