The Mutawali of Ilorin and grand patron of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) in Kwara State, Dr Alimi Abdulrazaq, yesterday commissioned the Alimi Abdulrazaq Academic (Triple-A) Building at Fountain University, Osogbo, in Osun State.
The colourful event, which coincided with the university’s 14th convocation, also witnessed the commissioning of five transformative projects donated by a group of philanthropists known as G 5 to the institution.
The donors of the projects are Alhaji Yunus Olalekan Saliu, Alhaji Ayoku Liadi, Alhaji Sheriff Mojirola Yusuf, Dr Foluke Kafayat Abdulrazaq and Alhaji Yinka Adeola.
In his opening remarks, Fountain University’s vice chancellor, Prof Olayinka Ramota Karim, commended Dr Alimi Abdulrazaq for his dedication to advancing education and leadership.
“First and foremost, allow me to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to Dr Alimi Abdulrazaq, the Mutawalli of Ilorin, and the esteemed chairman of this occasion. Sir, your presence here today underscores your unwavering dedication to the advancement of education and leadership.
“As you graciously commission the Alimi Abdulrazaq Academic (Triple A) Building for the College of Basic Medical and Health Sciences, which serves as a point of contact for four other transformative projects, we are reminded of the power of vision, generosity, and commitment to societal progress,” Karim stated.
She equally thanked the donors of the projects for their kind gesture, adding, “These dynamic philanthropists, who share in the vision and values of Fountain University, have collectively donated five monumental buildings to our institution: The Olalekan Saliu Hostel (NASFAT 1), the Nimot Liadi Hostel (NASFAT 2),
the Alimi Abdulrazaq Academic (Triple A) Building for the College of Basic Medical and Health Sciences, the Mojirola Yusuf Building for the College of Arts and Education, and the Adeola Hostel (NASFAT 3).
“On behalf of all Fountain University stakeholders, I express our heartfelt appreciation to these remarkable individuals. Your extraordinary generosity transcends the mere construction of buildings; you have created enduring symbols of hope, progress, and belief in the transformative power of education. These projects are a testament to your vision to uplift countless students, offering them opportunities to grow academically, socially, and personally.
“These facilities will significantly enhance our academic and residential infrastructure, fostering an environment that promotes innovative learning, groundbreaking research, and holistic student development. By enriching the Fountain University experience, your contributions strengthen our commitment to producing well-rounded, competent, and responsible graduates.
We are profoundly grateful for your generosity and pray for Allah’s abundant blessings upon you and your households.”
For his part, Dr Alimi Abdulrazaq praised the donors’ commitment to advancing the education and development of Fountain University.
He expressed optimism that the commissioned building projects would benefit the students and the Islamic society.
In her remarks, one of the donors, Dr Foluke Kafayat Abdulrazaq, said she was delighted to be part of the legacy projects that would benefit the youth and Islamic society.
Dr Kafayat urged Muslim women to remain committed to the promotion of human capital development and Islam at large.
She acknowledged the Abdulrazaq family and the governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, for their unwavering commitment to continuing to support human capital development and youth empowerment and encouraging others to do the same.
She thanked her husband, Dr Alimi Abdulrazaq, for always being supportive.
The senior adviser/ counsellor to the Kwara State governor, Alhaji Saadu Salahu, commended the project donors, noting that human capital development, particularly Islamic education, is the most rewarding investment.
He described the Mutawalli of Ilorin, Dr Alimi Abdulrazaq, as a role model and exemplary leader.
Salahu praised Governor Abdulrazaq for his visionary leadership style, which he noted has ensured that human capital development is given top priority in Kwara State.
He announced an N5m donation in the name of Dr Alimi AbdulRazaq.
The chairman of the Board of Trustees at Fountain University, Prof. Yusuf Ali (SAN), commended the project donors for their generous gestures.
Some of the dignitaries who accompanied Dr Alimi Abdulrazaq to the event include the Ciroma of Ilorin, Prince Abubakar Bature Sulu-Gambari, a non-executive director of NNPCL, Dr Mohammed Ghali Alaaya, senior adviser and counsellor Alhaji Saadu Salahu, special adviser media Alhaji Bashir Adigun, senior special assistant on religion (Islam) Alhaji Ibrahim Danmaigoro, and special adviser party affairs, Alhaji Mashood Alaka.
