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DAFSF honors Dr. Adegoke Fajemisin by providing scholarships and mentorship to empower secondary school students in Ilesa, Osun State.

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No single institution can fund the future alone. That was the message from Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, when he called on NGOs, private organizations, and alumni associations to partner with the government in transforming education across the state&mdash;including Ilesa.
Public education in Osun faces deep-rooted challenges: overcrowded classrooms, underfunded schools, and limited teacher resources. But partnerships are proving to be a game changer. Alumni bodies like the Ilesa Grammar School Old Students Association have already contributed over ₦1 billion in infrastructure projects&mdash;showing what&rsquo;s possible when communities unite for education.
NGOs and scholarship foundations like the Dr. Adegoke Fajemisin Scholarship Fund (DAFSF) play a vital role in this collaboration. By providing scholarships, teacher awards, and school resources, DAFSF bridges the funding gap and ensures that quality education reaches every corner of Ijesaland.
Governor Adeleke has hinted at a new State Alumni Partnership Board to coordinate these efforts&mdash;an opportunity for foundations like DAFSF to align with government goals while maintaining independence and transparency.
&ldquo;We can no longer wait for government funding alone,&rdquo; said a DAFSF spokesperson. &ldquo;Partnerships create momentum, and momentum builds futures.&rdquo;
In Osun, the story of education is shifting&mdash;from dependence to collaboration, from scarcity to shared strength.

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Change is coming to Ilesa&rsquo;s academic landscape. The University of Ilesa has announced the introduction of new degree programmes&mdash;including Medicine &amp; Surgery, Chinese Studies, and Yoruba Language&mdash;for the upcoming 2025/2026 academic session. This expansion aims to provide diverse educational pathways for Ijesa youth who previously had to travel far for specialized courses.
According to the university&rsquo;s management, these additions are part of a strategic vision to make Ilesa a regional hub for both science and culture. The Osun State Government has reportedly committed over ₦4 billion to upgrade facilities, laboratories, and lecture halls to meet accreditation standards.
For many families in Ilesa, this announcement means hope. It means that their children can now study Medicine, Languages, and Technology without leaving their hometown. It also creates new opportunities for lecturers, researchers, and entrepreneurs in the region.
The Dr. Adegoke Fajemisin Scholarship Fund (DAFSF) has expressed excitement about the development, noting that it will introduce scholarship categories specifically for students pursuing these new disciplines. &ldquo;When new doors open, it&rsquo;s our duty to make sure every deserving child can walk through them,&rdquo; said Mr. Olufemi Fajemisin, Founder and Chairman of DAFSF.
The expansion isn&rsquo;t just about new courses&mdash;it&rsquo;s about empowering a new generation of dreamers, innovators, and community leaders in Ijesa.

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New Programmes at the University of Ilesa: Opening Doors for Ijesa Youth

Education is no longer a privilege&mdash;it&rsquo;s becoming a promise. In a groundbreaking move, the University of Ilesa (UNILESA) announced that all programmes under its Faculty of Education would be completely tuition-free. This policy, which took effect in 2024, aims to revive interest in teaching among young people in Ilesa and across Osun State.
For years, many students turned away from education-related courses due to the financial burden and the profession&rsquo;s low perception. Now, that narrative is changing. The tuition-free initiative has already sparked renewed hope, encouraging hundreds of aspiring teachers to pursue their dreams.
&ldquo;We are investing not just in teachers, but in the future of our children,&rdquo; said a senior university official during the announcement.
The move has drawn praise from NGOs and scholarship foundations, including the Dr. Adegoke Fajemisin Scholarship Fund (DAFSF), which has long championed accessible, quality education in Ilesa. The Fund plans to complement this initiative by offering merit-based scholarships and awards for outstanding student-teachers.
Challenges remain&mdash;including how to sustain funding and maintain quality amid increasing enrollment&mdash;but the vision is clear: to produce passionate educators who will shape Osun&rsquo;s educational landscape for generations.
When education becomes free, dreams become possible&mdash;and hope becomes tangible.

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New Programmes at the University of Ilesa: Opening Doors for Ijesa Youth