Two hundred and forty six students have received
scholarships from His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan
Ogunwunsi, Ojaja II, Ooni of Ife, through His advocacy platform, the
Hopes Alive Initiative (HAI) in partnership with Airpeace Airlines.
The
scholarship programme was held in commemoration of his 45th birthday
which is set to hold on October 17, 2019. It is an expression of His
Imperial Majesty's appreciation to the Almighty God for the grace to
witness yet another year in good health and prosperity.
According
Deputy Chief Convener of HAI, Princess Temitope Adesegun, the
scholarship programme was created after discovering the high rate of
drop outs among students from basic to tertiary levels due to their
inability to pay tuition fees. The programme was also designed to touch
those who genuinely need it and the selection process conducted by the
scholarship committee was free and fair.
His
Imperial Majesty has always been known to be an advocate for education.
He is so passionate about the youths because He sees so much potentials
in them and wants them to succeed. This is why He continually thinks
about how to make them better individuals for themselves , their
families and the society at large.” She disclosed.
Speaking
further, she said “Kabiyesi’s giving knows no bounds. My team and I are
so honored and most importantly, happy to serve and learn the
importance of giving from a wonderful King who has impacted lives of
countless less privileged individuals in the society.
Our
partner, the Chairman of Airpeace Airlines, Barrister Allen Onyema has
thrown his weight behind HAI’s numerous activities since it’s inception
and we are immensely grateful to him for his relentless support.”
“On
behalf of my team and I, we want to use this momentous day to thank HIM
for inspiring us to greatness and supporting us every step of the way. I
wish HIM a memorable and colorful birthday celebration and pray that
His reign will be long in good health. May His life continually be
filled with blessings, prosperity and happiness.”
The
Hopes Alive Initiative,a social advocacy intervention program
established by the Ooni concerned with alleviating the social, cultural
and environmental issues related to poverty among the most vulnerable
while creating equal opportunities for all.
@hopealiveintiative
@flyairpeace
@ooniadimulaife
@oonirisa
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