23 UNILAG Students Receive Financial Support from Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation
The Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation has provided financial aid to twenty-three (23) students from various academic programs at the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The beneficiaries were selected through a transparent process and unveiled during a ceremony on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the Biodun Shobanjo Building, Department of Mass Communication, UNILAG.
Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation Representatives and UNILAG Officials Present
Dignitaries at the event included:
- Professor Tajudeen Yusuf – Chairman, Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation Board & Imam at UNILAG
- Professor Musa Adebayo Obalola – Dean of Student Affairs
- Prof. (Mrs) Blessing Anyikwa – Deputy Dean I, Student Affairs
- Dr. Adesanmi Mogbademu – Deputy Dean II, Student Affairs
- Mrs. Janet Aregbesola – Principal Assistant Registrar, Counseling Unit
Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation Commended for Its Generosity
Professor Musa Obalola expressed gratitude to the Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation for its financial support, emphasizing UNILAG’s commitment to initiatives that assist students facing economic challenges.
Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation Reaffirms Commitment to Student Welfare
Professor Tajudeen Yusuf highlighted the role of the UNILAG Student Affairs Division in facilitating the support and reaffirmed the Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation’s dedication to student welfare.
Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation Allocates ₦5.75 Million in Financial Aid
The Executive Director of the Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation and UNILAG alumnus, Prince Sulaiman Olagunju, detailed the organization’s vision, stressing the importance of giving back to universities. He announced that the total financial support amounted to ₦5,750,000, aligning with the Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation’s goal of fostering sustainable development and empowering individuals.
UNILAG Beneficiaries Appreciate Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation’s Support
On behalf of the beneficiaries, Miss Faridah Oluwakemi Qowiyu, a 500-Level Law student, expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation, describing the support as an invaluable contribution to their academic journey.
Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation’s Contribution to Education Continues
The Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation remains committed to providing financial assistance and fostering educational development in Nigerian universities.
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