The Lateefah Moyosore Durosinmi Foundation (LMDF) is set to host its ninth scholarship awards and grants ceremony on September 20, 2023, at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State.
Established by Professor Lateefah Durosinmi in 2013, the foundation’s mission is to provide financial support to underprivileged students and women venturing into small-scale businesses.
In a statement, the foundation said This year, 40 scholarships will be awarded to students across primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions. Additionally, 36 women in small-scale businesses will receive grants. Five of them will be equipped with essential tools like grinding/milling machines, industrial sewing machines, laptops, and popcorn machines.
“With these 2023 awards, the foundation would have given out scholarships to 287 students and grants to 200 women. The foundation has also continued to give further support to previous beneficiaries for sustainability,” the statement said.
Beneficiaries were carefully selected from the six South West states, including Ife Central and Ife East local government areas of Osun State.
Since its inception, the foundation has awarded scholarships to 287 students and grants to 200 women. Furthermore, it continues to offer ongoing support to previous beneficiaries to ensure sustainability.
The event will be chaired by Professor Isiaka Amoo from the Federal University of Technology, Akure. Dr. Mutiu Agboke, the Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner, will deliver a speech on ‘Human Development and Accountability’.
Notable dignitaries expected to attend include Emeritus Professors Fola Lasisi and M.A.O Rahman, Dr. Habibat Adubiaro (Secretary to the Ekiti State Government), Alhaji M. Adeniji (Managing Director, Starlink Global and Ideal Ltd), Alhaji M. Siyanbade, Professor A.A. Aransi, Alhaji Musa Afeye, and Professor H. Muhammad.
