Former Deputy Governor Resolves to Donate 150-Room Ultramodern Hostel to Sam Maris University

Former Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Alh. Ali Olanusi, has resolved to donate a 150-Room Capacity Ultramodern Hostel to Sam Maris University (SMU), Supare-Akokoin, in memory of his late wife, Chief Mrs. Bejide Olanusi.

The former Deputy Governor also praised the outstanding academic standards and making university education accessible not only to young school leavers from rich homes but also low income earners.

The Octogenarian, fascinated by the rapid infrastructural and academic development of the institution, commended the Founder of the University, Mr. Sam T. Ologunorisa, SAN, for his visionary contributions to the development of tertiary education in Nigeria.

The Elder Statesman also acknowledged the relentless efforts of the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Francis Gbore for steering the ship of the institution in the right direction. He further applauded other Principal Officers of the University for collaborating with the Vice-Chancellor in nurturing the first private University in Akoko Land.

Expressing appreciation, Prof. Gbore, applauded the former Deputy Governor for his support and development of the University, expressing optimism that the Hostel project will be completed in due time. He also noted that Alh. Olanusi is an Elder Statesman whose contributions traversed various sectors of the Nigerian economy including the development of education, and prayed that God grant him sound health and long life.