In a heart-warming gesture of gratitude and community spirit, the 1991 alumni set of the Department of Computer Science, now part of the Faculty of Computing and Informatics at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has made a significant impact by awarding scholarships to four outstanding students and donating ten desktop computers to the faculty.
The scholarship awards would cover the 2025/2026 obligatory fees for the following high-achieving students:
- Olorunda, Elijah Kolawole – Year 2 – CGPA: 4.62
- Ezekiel, Chihumnanya Beloved – Year 3 – CGPA: 5.00
- Jefferson, Anu John Chukwuka – Year 4 – CGPA: 3.95
- Martins-Idowu, Funke – Year 5 – CGPA: 3.45
The scholarship and donation ceremony took place on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Lab 203 in the Computer Science Building. The alumni set, fondly known as 91 Legacy , was represented at the event by Mr. Abdul-Lateef Odusanya, Mr. Gbenga Senbore, and Dr. Oladipupo Sennaike, a Lecturer at the Faculty.
In his remarks at the event, Mr. Odusanya emphasized the competitive nature of the process that led to the selection of the awardees, and encouraged students to strive for excellence. He also expressed deep appreciation to fellow alumni who contributed to the initiative, including Dr. Oladipupo Sennaike, Mr. Gbenga Semilore, Mr. Bode Adediran, Mr. Lekan Dada, and Mr. Tosin Onanuga to mention a few.
Reflecting on the department’s transformation into a full-fledged faculty since his graduation in 1996, Mr. Senbore expressed pride in its progress. He urged students to take their education seriously, stating that: “It’s never too late to take your life serious. It is what you know, what skills you have that will work for you. They are what you will use in life.” He also encouraged them to explore free learning platforms and acquire new skills each semester.
The Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Philips Adewole, and Head of the Department, Dr. Chika Yinka-Banjo, expressed gratitude to the alumni for their continued support. Prof. Adewole commended the group for their consistent generosity since the initiative began in 2024. He assured the donors that the scholarships and equipment would be put to excellent use.
The event concluded with group photographs, formal presentation of the desktop computers, and a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Sennaike.
Author: Ndidi J. Odinikaeze
Photographer: Joshua Michael
