The Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA) will on Saturday February 8, celebrate 29 of its members for their remarkable achievements and excellence in their professional and humanitarian works.
This is contained in a statement from the Public Relations Officer of the Association, Ibraheem Fagbenro, saying the 15th edition of the programme will hold at Bovina-View Hotel, Ilorin, Kwara State.
The programme dubbed : National Honors Day, will feature a lecture entitled ” Nigeria’s Economic Reforms: Mitigating the Challenges through sustainable Socio- Economic Measures,” to be delivered by Hon. Justice Ahmad Abdul Raheem Sayi Qadi, Shariah Court of Appeal, Ilorin, under the Chairmanship of Emeritus Professor Is-haq Olanrewaju Oloyede, Registrar, JAMB.
Amongst the distinguished honorees are Professor Yusuf Olaolu Ali SAN, a Distinguished Legal Luminary, Pro Chancellor, & Chairman of Council Osun State University, who would be awarded the first of its kind Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.
This year’s awardees comprise of one Lifetime Achievement award, four Presidential Awards, 10 Excellence Awards and 14 Achievement Awards made up of two Permanent Secretaries, eight Professors, six Directors, six Fellows of various professional bodies, and six Ph.D holders.
Speaking on the uniqueness of this year’s Honours Day, Alhaji Mohammed Buari, the National President, emphasised that the individuals being honored were meticulously selected for their outstanding accomplishments across various domains of human endeavours.
“We are delighted to celebrate these 29 distinguished members who have not only excelled in their chosen fields but have also made significant contributions to the growth and development of UNIFEMGA,” the President said.
“Their achievements serve as an inspiration to all our members and showcase the immense potential of our association.”
The UNIFEMGA Honors Day is expected to attract a large gathering of dignitaries, academics, professionals, and members of the Muslim community. The event is also expected to be streamed live to enable members from all over the world to participate.
UNIFEMGA, comprising of Muslim graduates of both University of Ife and Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Osun State, aims to recognise and honour its standout members.
Since 2011 when the maiden edition of the National Honours’ Day was held with Malam Yusuf Ali (SAN) hosting, more than 230 members have been honoured for their landmark achievements.
