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Folorunso Alakija Delighted With Buckingham University Honorary Doctorate Award
She got the honour in recognition of her achievements in business and contributions to society.
Businesswoman Folorunsho Alakija [inset]
Businesswoman and philanthropist Folorunso Alakija has expressed delight over the honorary doctorate awarded to her by the University of Buckingham in the United Kingdom.
“I thank Almighty God for His grace and faithfulness and for bringing me here today to receive this prestigious award: the degree of Doctor of the University honoris causa from this great university, the University of Buckingham. I sincerely thank the university, its council, and Senate, and everyone who considered me worthy of this distinction,” she said in a video message days after getting the recognition.
“I feel particularly honoured to receive this recognition on Buckingham Africa Day, which celebrates the university’s long-standing relationship with Africa. Africa means a great deal to me; it is a continent of immense potential, creativity, and resilience. I believe deeply in the importance of education, hard work, and creating opportunities for the next generation.”
Folorunso Alakija Delighted With Buckingham University Honorary Doctorate Award
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