By Idris Katib
Karim Foundation, a non-profit organisation owned by Agbaoye Orikolade Karim and Yeye Olufunke Karim have pledged donation of a building to Crescent University, Abeokuta, citadel of academic and moral excellence founded by His Excellency Prince Bola Ajibola.
This endowment was announced by Yeye Olufunke Karim during the presentation of late Prince Bola Ajibola’s autobiography, “Tribulations and Trophies…Bola Ajibola in His Own Words!, an occasion graced by the creme de la creme at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos.
The Karims’ donation is in recognition of the numerous contributions of Prince Bola Ajibola in Law, Education, philanthropy and other sectors during his lifetime, and also their contribution to the legacy of the legal Colossus.
Agbaoye Orikolade Karim is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of SNRL. He also Chairs the Board of SNRL’s parent company, Shoreline, a leading industrial group focused on energy and infrastructure related investments in Sub Saharan Africa.
The family owned and sponsored charity was created to give back to the community under the belief that it doesn’t take much to make a difference in people’s lives.
The aim of their Project H.A.L.O (help & aid for the less opportuned) is to co-partner with established and existing organisations in the area of education and training , healthcare and poverty alleviation on specific projects with clearly defined targets round the world.
It should be recalled that this donation follows a similar one made only in January 2025 at Fountain University Oshogbo.
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo chaired the book presentation while Prof. Auwalu Yadudu reviewed the book. Sir Kensington Adebukunola Adebutu, represented by Aare Kola Oyefeso, and Sir Olu Okeowo, were among the special launchers.
Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun was represented by his deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele as three past governors of the state, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, Otunba Olugbenga Daniel and Aremo Olusegun Osoba were visibly in attendance.
Dignitaries, including Karims, showered encomiums on Prince Bola whose life and times had positively impacted many people.
