FOLORUNSHO ALAKIJA APPOINTED UNIOSUN CHANCELLOR

Africa's richest woman, Folorunsho Alakija has been appointed by the Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola as the Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) according to All Africa reports.

The statement was made on Tuesday January 26, the governor's spokesperson, Semiu Okanlawon. He further stated that the appointment will be for a period of five years and also the appointment takes an immediate effect.

In Alakija's acceptance to the appointment she said

“It is with pleasure that I received and accept the appointed as the chancellor of the Osun State University. I pray for God's grace and strength to execute my duties as chancellor of the university during my five year tenure.”