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The Monmodu-Jamiu Oyawoye Foundation Ltd/Gte (MJOF), an Offa-based organisation, well known for her philanthropy, has donated ₦10 million to the Kwara State Education Trust Fund (KwaraETF) in support of the Fund’s mission to advance access, quality, and equity across the state’s public education system.
This contribution continues the Oyawoye family’s enduring legacy of scholarship, philanthropy, and service to humanity — a legacy established by the late Aremo of Offa, Professor Jimoh Mosobalaje Olaloye Oyawoye, FAS, FNMGS, FNAPE, FGSAF, OON, CON, DSc. (H.C. Ibadan), DSc. (H.C. Durham); Africa’s first Professor of Geology and a lifelong champion of education and nation-building.
Speaking on behalf of the Foundation, Prince AbdulGhaniyy Olukitibi Oyawoye, Chairman of the Monmodu-Jamiu Oyawoye Foundation, reaffirmed the family’s commitment to supporting the state’s educational transformation agenda:
“Our family has always believed that education remains the truest pathway to transformation. The Kwara State Government under the leadership of His Excellency Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has demonstrated an extraordinary resolve to invest in the future of young Kwarans through initiatives like the Kwara State Education Trust Fund. We are proud to contribute to this vision and to continue the legacy of service and impact that our patriarch, Aremo Professor Mosobalaje Oyawoye, embodied throughout his life.”
In his remarks, Col. AbdulWahab Ademola Lawal (PhD), Chairman of the Kwara State Education Trust Fund Board, commended MJOF for its generosity, and reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to accountability and results.
“This donation is both a tribute to legacy and a vote of confidence in our collective mission to rebuild and sustain education in Kwara. On behalf of the Board, we extend our sincere appreciation to the Monmodu-Jamiu Oyawoye Foundation for this act of visionary giving. Their contribution will directly touch the lives of students across the state, from classroom renewal to scholarship support.”
Also expressing gratitude, Oluwadamilola Amolegbe, Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Education Trust Fund, described the Foundation’s gesture as “deeply symbolic and timely.”
“This ₦10 million commitment is more than a financial contribution — it reflects a shared belief in the power of education to change lives. We are grateful to the Oyawoye family for transforming their enduring legacy into meaningful impact for today’s generation of learners.”
The Fund noted that the donation will be deployed to support ongoing projects under its Five-Year Education Development and Sustainability Agenda, focusing on infrastructure renewal, scholarships, and digital learning.
The Kwara State Education Trust Fund continues to welcome individuals, organizations, and philanthropic foundations to join its effort in building a sustainable future for education in Kwara State.
