Amofin Beulah Adeoye, president of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation has announced donations of 200-bed hostel to the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUNATO).
Amofin Adeoye made this known at the grand finale of the Okeho Day 2025 celebration. The announcement of the residential hostel electrified the atmosphere with joy for the newly birthed University which got approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) accreditation team to begin 2025/2026 academic session with 30 programmes.
While highlighting major facilities in the 200-bed hostel project, Amofin Adeoye said the hostel will be equipped with modern security system, furnished rooms with study amenities, steady water and electricity, accessible spaces for students with disabilities, landscaped surroundings for comfort and a design that aligned with modern standards. Amofin Adeoye maintained that the project will be completed within 24 months.
The noble gesture from Amofin Adeoye stands as a monumental contribution to the FUNATO’s growth by providing students with safe, conductive and dignified environment that supports academic excellence and personal development.
Amofin Adeoye acknowledged the presence of Deputy Governor, Barr Bayo Lawal. He commended Barr Lawal’s loyalty to Governor Seyi Makinde’s developmental agenda for the state. He also wished FUNATO’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Olaniyi Jacob Babayemi, the Governing Council and Principal officers of the University well.
Amofin Adeoye described the establishment of the University as a thing of joy for the Oke-Ogun zone and appreciated those who played critical roles for its actualisation. He stated that this was just the first in a series of good things coming to the Oke-Ogun zone of the state. He thanked the President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Asiwaju of Okeho, Prof. Segun Gbadegesin.
Amofin Beulah Adeoye further acknowledged the contributions of Senator AbdulFatai Buhari representing Oyo North, Hon. Abayomi Oyedeji “Oshine”, representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/ Iwajowa Federal Constituency and others.
Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, Eleyinpo of Ipapo land, Oba Yekeen Abioye, Eleruwa of Eruwa, Oba Samuel Adebayo Adegbola, Olu of Igboora, Oba Jimoh Olajide Titiloye and hosting monarch, Onjo of Okeho, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rafiu Osuolale Mustapha, Adeitan II,
Distinguished Professor Sifau Adejumo, Mr. Ajewole, Ridwan Fasasi (Chief of Staff of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation), Mr Tobi and Mr. Popoola were all present.
Also in attendance were about five hundred members of the Beulah Adeoye political movement in Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa Federal Constituency, who adorned their movement colours and flanked their political leader Amofin Beulah Adeoye. They were led by the Coordinators for Amofin Beulah Adeoye Political Movement) Mr. Muideen Muraina “Golden Son”(Itesiwaju Local Government Coordinator), Miss Olayinka Diekade (Kajola Local Government Coordinator), Mr. Obatoki Prince (Iwajowa Local Government Coordinator), Hon. Anibire (Oyo North Senatorial District/ Oyo State Deputy Coordinator) and Hon Wasiu Aransi (Oyo State Coordinator)
Traditional leaders present called for unity and progress of Yorubaland. They unanimously rained royal blessings on everyone present to make Okeho Day 2025 a huge success.
Oba Rafiu Mustapha thanked Amofin Adeoye for the donations. He described him as a true son of the region. The monarch extended his appreciation and royal blessings to Amofin Adeoye for facilitating hostel accommodation.
Oba Rafiu Mustapha described Amofin Adeoye’s donations as a rare commitment to advance the frontier of knowledge and sustainable development.
