Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Ogun State, has honoured  businesswoman and philanthropist Folorunso Alakija with a  Honorary Doctorate Degree, Doctor of Science (D.Sc) in Business Administration. Alakija was conferred with the degree at the 4th convocation of the university  in Abeokuta  in recognition of her outstanding achievements and contributions to business, entrepreneurship, public service, among others.

Vice Chancellor Prof.  Chinedum Peace Babalola,  was joined by the Founder/Chairman, Board of Trustees of Chrisland University, Dr Winifred Awosika and Prof. Ayodeji  Olukoju Pro-Chancellor/Chairman, Governing Council to present the award.

Babalola said the honoree’s accomplishments were worthy of recognition.

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“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.

Alakija thanked  management for counting her worthy of honour. She said she was delighted that the university had gained recognition and acceptability in the country and on the African continent. She praised the visioner of the university for  positively bringing to life the dream of impacting the education sector from kindergarten to tertiary level.

“I would like to recognise the accomplishments of this great institution, and the level of excellence that has been attained within such a short time, to the extent that men and women of academic excellence and economic independence are now being churned out from the university on a yearly basis.

“I sincerely thank the board of trustees, the governing council and staff of the school for this honorary degree. I will always try my best in which ever way I can to give my support to the development of the university,” she said.