Kingdom Life University Confers Honourary Degree on Lagos-Based Entrepreneur

By Olawale Asake

A Lagos-based entrepreneur, business mogul and philanthropist, Yeye Atorise of Ikeja High School, Lagos State, Mrs Afolashade Ajike Shona has been conferred with an honorary doctorate by the Kingdom Life University, Florida, United States of America, USA for her contributions to society.

The conferment ceremony of the National Matron of the Association of Female Artisans Worldwide, AOFAW, took place during the 1st Anniversary of the association in partnership with Kingdom Life University, Florida, USA.

The occasion which attracted many eminent personalities from all walks of life made House 5, Royal Comfort, Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos State, filled with pomp and pageantry.

The representative of the university said, Dr. Shona undoubtedly deserved the Honourary Doctor of Philosophy bestowed on her, considering her track record of excellence in entrepreneurship, leadership, philanthropy, and contributions to human capital development.

He described the AOFAW National Matron as a great ambassador of Nigeria wherever she goes, saying she has carved an enviable niche as one of the pride of the country both at home and in the Diaspora.

Speaking, the National Women Leader, Association of Female Artisans Worldwide, AOFAW, Dr Jumoke Aborode eulogized Dr. Shona for her immense contributions towards making the society habitable for others.

Dr Aborode said the awardee has opened the eyes of many women to greatness in life through hard work and diligence, which made her an easy choice as the National Matron of the AOFAW.

Dr. Shona wears many caps, philanthropist, mentor and employer of labour of repute and has bagged several awards both at home and abroad.

She is the brain behind Avo Pizza Fabulous and is the Chairman/CEO of DLA Children Playground Equipment and Toys Limited which is into the provision of educational aids and children’s playground equipment.

Through her non-governmental organisation, NGO, Dr Shona has built a strong legacy of selflessness and compassion by making life more meaningful to the people particularly, the less privileged through scholarships and the provision of school uniforms and other necessary items for the indigent students. 

Her organisation partners with government agencies, including the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC and the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, to supply quality equipment to schools across the country, to stimulate interest in learning and safe for children to use.

The education management graduate has zero tolerance for low performance and non-performance which gave her the popular name of “Iron Lady”.

Over the years, she has been paying salaries to some teachers handling the less-privileged and indigent children in Lagos and its environs, to make them useful to society soon.

Responding, Dr Shona commended the AOFAW in partnership with the Kingdom Life University, Florida, for counting her worthy of the award, with a promise to continue to put smiles on the faces of others in society.

She also thanked the royal fathers, eminent personalities, friends, family and associates who graced the occasion, wishing them well in all they do in life too.

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