Unilag Alumni Association Confers Distinguished Alumni Award on Shade Okoya Today
Worthy ambassadors and products of University of Lagos, who are high flyers occupying various positions in government, academia and those calling the shots in the corporate world would converged on the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites on Victoria Island, Lagos today Friday October 17th, 2025 where they would be conferred with the Distinguished Alumni Awards during the 55th anniversary awards and recognition dinner being organised by the University of Lagos Alumni Association.
The Special Guest of Honour at the occasion is the Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCFR, the renowned medical doctor and Ogbeni Oja of Ijebu-Land, The Olor’ogun Dr. Sonny Kuku is the chairman while the Chief Host is the President Worldwide, University of Lagos Alumni Association, Engr. Ifeoluwa Ayodele
Among the dignitaries that would be honoured is the business magnate, an alumnus of the institution and Managing Director of Eleganza Industrial City Limited, Chief Dr (Mrs) Folashade Okoya, MON.Shade Okoya’s journey in the corporate world is remarkable. After exiting the citadel of learning many years ago, Mrs. Okoya has become a quintenssential role model, a business magnate and successful entrepreneur as education received from this great institution has equipped her with the skills, knowledge, and character to make a difference, therefore becoming independent, resilient and enterprising.
Studious, diligent and brilliant, the accomplished entrepreneur who first studied Banking and Finance before studying Sociology at University of Lagos has continued to run successful companies. No doubt, this recognition by her Alma Mater is a testament to her remarkable exploits in the business world, and above all, as a great ambassador of University of Lagos which she has demonstrated through brilliance and remarkable leadership.
Running a conglomerate comes with challenges, Mrs. Okoya is prepared to face the task with inner strength and expertise garnered over the years under the tutelage of her billionaire husband, industrialist Chief Rasaki Akanni Okoya.
