Beneficiaries in a pose with Temvert Foundation members
Emmanuel Clement
Two students of Osun State University have been awarded a sum of N273,000 in scholarship funds by Temvert Empowerment Foundation.
The beneficiaries, Blessing Olushola, a 200-level student of Linguistics and Communication Studies and Oluwapelumi Rotimi, a 300-level student of English and International Studies, received the funds at an award ceremony held on February 6th, 2025 at the institution’s College of Humanities and Culture, Ikire Campus.
Speaking during the event, Temvert founder, Temitayo Olatunde stated that the scholarship which was designed as an avenue to give back to his alma mater will enable students focus on their education without financial constraints.
Temitayo, the UK-based graduate of English and International Studies who was represented by his team members, Margaret Adetoye and Adepitan Abdulrasheed added that the scholarship scheme is named after Professor Muyiwa Awodiya, in recognition of his positive impact on students’ lives.
He further emphasized his foundation’s commitment to supporting and empowering students to achieve their full potential.
“It is with great delight that I announce to you that we have awarded a N170,000 scholarship to Blessing Olushola and N103,000 to Oluwapelumi Rotimi. Having a scholarship scheme named after Prof. Muyiwa Awodiya under our foundation is also a means to recognise his impact on students’ life both academically and financially.
” Prof was my supervisor and I remember how he financially sponsored the printing and binding of the final year projects of all the students he supervised. This is just one of the thousands of humanitarian acts of Prof over the years.
Blessing Olushola(middle) flanked by the representative of the Provost, Dr. Rabiu Iyanda (right) , the Sub Dean, College of Humanities and Culture, Dr Saheed Ashafa (left) and Temvert Foundation members.
“At Temvert Foundation, we are committed to ensuring equal access to quality education and will continue to support students . With this award, the beneficiaries will be able to focus on their studies without financial burdens,” Temitayo stated.
Speaking on behalf of the university management, the Sub-Dean of the College, Dr Saheed Ashafa appreciated the CEO and entire members of the foundation for reaching out to the students , soliciting for further collaboration between the foundation and the university.
He said, ” We want to appreciate you for this brilliant gesture and we pray that your foundation will continue to grow stronger. We also appreciate the fact that the number of beneficiaries would be increased next time. We are happy that you remember where you left. God will continue to remember you too”.
Oluwapelumi Rotimi(middle) flanked by the representative of the Provost, Dr. Rabiu Iyanda (right), the Sub Dean, College of Humanities and Culture, Dr Saheed Ashafa (left) and Temvert Foundation members.
Similarly, the College Provost represented by Dr Rabiu Iyanda commended the CEO for not hesitating to give back to the society which nurtured him.
“We want to appreciate the Temvert Foundation for deeming it fit to give back to where they started their career.
It is a lesson to all of us. No matter how small it is, giving back to the community will be highly appreciated”, Rabiu stated.
He subsequently admonished the beneficiaries to develop and harness their full potentials stating that “this scholarship is more or less a ball that has been thrown to you and you have to throw it back to other people”.he stated
