October 10, (THEWILL) – For taking a crucial step toward the development of his kingdom, the traditional ruler of Oke lla Orangun in Osun State, Oba Adedokun Abolarin, has wormed his way into the hearts of his subjects and residents of the community. The lawyer turned traditional ruler built a school, Abolarin College in his home town, Oke-lla Orangun, Osun State through his NGO, the Abolarin Aroyinkeye Foundation. Although it was founded in 2014, its impact on the community, in terms of capacity building and empowerment of the less privileged, cannot be over emphasised. The success story of the institution was revisited recently when new students were admitted for another academic session.
Tucked away in the hills of Oke-lla Orangun, the school boasts of state-of-the-art boarding facilities. Set up to fight poverty through education. Abolarin College admits only indigent students who are socially disadvantaged and downtrodden. They are offered free education and free accommodation provided by the traditional ruler who sponsors hundreds of students till they complete their Senior Secondary School education.
Apart from being its founder, Oba Abolarin teaches Government and History in the school. He also offers mentorship, counseling, leadership, fatherhood and friendship to the pupils who are in dire need of care and guidance. Until his appointment as the paramount ruler of Oke-Ila Orangun, Oba Abolarin was a principal partner with Dokun Abolarin and Co, a law firm based in Abuja.
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