The City Profs Educational Foundation (CPEF) has installed Barr. Tunde Folawiyo, Chairman of the Folawiyo Group of Companies as it’s new Grand Patron.
The foundation installed its new Grand Patron at the grand investiture ceremony held 14 of May in Lagos performed by the outgoing Grand Patron, Barr. (Dr.) Taiwo Afolabi, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Djibouti in Nigeria and Chairman/CEO of SIFAX Group.
The Foundation held an extraordinary session of its Governing Board, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s history.
In his transition speech. Dr. Taiwo Afolabi expressed confidence the new grand patron leadership and vision to propel the foundation to greater heights.
During his tenure, Dr. Afolabi, MON, CON demonstrated unwavering commitment to the foundation’s mission, spearheading numerous initiatives that positively impacted communities. Notable achievements include:
Part of his achievement are; COVID-19 Palliative Support by providing essential support to affected communities in Lagos, Ogun, and Ondo states. Community Development Projects Supporting the establishment of e-libraries and vocational skills acquisition centers, including eight projects across various communities.
In his Keynote Address, Barr. Tunde Folawiyo who was Represented by Chief Tunde Fanimokun said that vocational skills acquisition initiative is a powerful pathway to self-actualization means to develop marketable skills and financial independence.
He further stated that the skills acquisition initiative can empower individuals to strive for higher levels of personal fulfillment and make meaningful societal contributions.
Speaking on encounter with City Profs Educational Foundation, Chief Fanimokun said he came in contact with the City Profs in 2021 when a Vocational Skills was commissioned at Yaba LCDA in honour of his Mentor, H.E, late Brig. Gen. Dr. Mobolaji Johnson (Rtd), CFR, Pioneer Governor of Lagos State.
He implored the Organization to spread their tentacles to other states and communities. “I will confer with Tunde Folawiyo to give his support and also give mine to ensure we improve on the great work done by the outgoing Grand Patron”
Other stakeholders of the foundation from Ogun State led by the Royal Fathers of the Day from Ago-Iwoye and Ijebu-Imusin communities. HRM Oba A. A. Adenugba (The Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye) and HRM Oba S. A. Onafowokan, JP (The Oloko of Ijebu-Imusin
Leading the Academia to the auspicious event was the Chairman of YABATECH Governing Council, Prof. Isaoluwa Afolabi; the Rector, Dr. Engr. Ibraheem Adedotun Abdul, the Deputy Rector, Dr Engr. Badmus Ismaila among others.
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