DAAF Bags OSRA Award

A Non- Governmental Organisation, Dr Abbey Akinoshun Foundation- DAAF has received the Oodua Special Recognition Award (OSRA) in Ile-Ife in recognition of the organisation’s humanitarian impact in Nigeria, particularly working with the elderly, orphans, and widows.

The OSRA ceremony, held annually to commemorate the birthday of His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, celebrates individuals and organisations who embody service, compassion, and commitment to community development.

In his remarks, The Founder, Dr. Abbey Akinoshun described it a day of pride, purpose, and gratitude, adding that it is a reminder that service to humanity remains the highest calling.
He narrated that the event was magnificent, expressing gratitude for the warmth and wisdom of Ooni of Ife.
Akinoshun, therefore, expressed profound gratitude to the monarch for encouraging the daughter to find love in Nigeria, describing it as a gesture symbolising bond between tradition and new generation.
Meanwhile, Dr. Akinoshun donated food items to 51 beneficiaries, including elderly people, widows, and widowers, in celebration of the 51st birthday of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II.
“It was truly a day of pride, purpose, and gratitude — a reminder that service to humanity remains the highest calling. It was a great honour to be named a Special Guest of Honour at such a magnificent event and to share a personal conversation and photo session with His Imperial Majesty, Kabiyesi Ojaja II. His warmth and wisdom were deeply inspiring.

“A particularly memorable moment came when Kabiyesi joyfully conversed in Yoruba with my British-born daughter and affectionately encouraged her to find love in Nigeria — a gesture that beautifully symbolised the bond between tradition and the new generation. This gesture was our humble way of honouring Kabiyesi’s legacy of love, generosity, and community upliftment.

“As part of our visit, the DAAF Foundation presented food items to 51 beneficiaries, including elderly people, widows, and widowers, in celebration of the 51st birthday of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II,” He said.