Prince Kashamu Buruji donates brand new bus to UNILAG

An alumnus of UNILAG, Prince Kashamu Buruji (the founder and chief promoter of Omo Ilu foundation) has extended his good gesture to his alma-malta by donating a brand new eighteen-seater bus to the English department of the prestigious University of Lagos, UNILAG.

Present at the official presentation of the bus to the University on Monday 16th of June, 2014 was the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rahamon A. Bello, alongside other top officials of the University of Lagos such as: Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic & Research), Professor Babajide Alo; Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Service), Professor Duro Oni; Registrar, Dr. (Mrs.) Taiwo Folasade Ipaye, Bursar, Mr. Lateef Odekunle and University Librarian, Dr. Olukemi Fadehan among others.


Speaking at the presentation ceremony, the General Adviser and Leader of Omo Ilu Foundation, Austin  Oniyokor said that donation is borne out of Prince Buruji’s strong desire to give back to his alma-mata and contribute to Nigeria’s education sector. He thanked authorities of the University for providing the opportunity for the Foundation to support the Institution.

Reacting, to the kind gesture, the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Professor Rahamon Bello, FAEng expressed gratitude to Prince Kashamu Buruji, he described the donation as the kind of support needed to keep the University as a first class tertiary institution.

He however urged other alumni of the University to emulate the donor, while reiterating his administration’s commitment to efforts aimed at sustaining the reputation of the Institution.