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 4th convocation ceremony of the university held in Abeokuta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, 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 Olukoju pro-chancellor/chairman, Governing Council, Chrisland University to present the award.
According to Professor 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.
